as in loved
granted special treatment or attention
her beloved cat sleeps in its own little bed
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as in darling
a person with whom one is in love
searching for some incredibly romantic spot in which to ask his beloved to marry him
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Recent Examples of beloved
Connie Ogle
may 29, Miami Herald, 29 May 2026
When a beloved celebrity dies, the system mobilizes with extraordinary speed and resources.
—Letters To The Editor, Hartford Courant, 28 May 2026
Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 8 Apr. 2026
They are haunted by the awful knowledge of how their beloved suffered in their final hours and minutes of life.
—Andy Sheehan, CBS News, 23 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
The most prestigious Italian pizza guide has released its annual lists of the best pizzerias around the world, and several Miami spots have made the list, including a beloved slice shop and a swanky new(ish) restaurant in Wynwood.
—Connie Ogle
may 29, Miami Herald, 29 May 2026
When a beloved celebrity dies, the system mobilizes with extraordinary speed and resources.
—Letters To The Editor, Hartford Courant, 28 May 2026
Noun
Both helped design custom engagement rings for their beloveds.
—Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 8 Apr. 2026
They are haunted by the awful knowledge of how their beloved suffered in their final hours and minutes of life.
—Andy Sheehan, CBS News, 23 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for beloved
Adjective
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Are there healthy ways to prepare ourselves and our loved ones for the inevitable?—
Chris Hewitt,
Boston Herald,
29 May 2026
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Instead, Pagano and Dozier suggest having gentle, boundary-setting conversations that might encourage a loved one to address their hoarding habits.—
Madeline Mitchell,
USA Today,
28 May 2026
Noun
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However, Republicans are outraged because Raman’s late surge in mail-in tallies pushed out MAGA darling and reality TV star Spencer Pratt.—
The Editorial Board,
Oc Register,
9 June 2026
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Take a peek inside where the revenues for these AI darlings will come from.—
Bhaskar Chakravorti,
Fortune,
7 June 2026
Adjective
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Monroe University said McCleod was a cherished member of its basketball team.—
Katie Houlis,
CBS News,
6 June 2026
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History buffs can come learn more about the most cherished collections on display, such as glowing minerals.—
Caroline Ritzie,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
31 May 2026
Noun
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Cody and his wife Rebecca, high-school sweethearts, shared their first date at a Waylon Jennings-Jessi Colter concert in Louisville and were married in 1980.—
Stephen L. Betts,
Rolling Stone,
9 June 2026
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The Knicks shooting guard proposed to his childhood sweetheart in December 2020.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
4 June 2026
Adjective
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Instead, many fans will band together at local sports bars and restaurants to cheer on their favorite teams.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
11 June 2026
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What to do nearby My favorite outing was to Ojos Indigenas, a nearby ecological reserve.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
Noun
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Frankly, my dear, Tom Jacobsen doesn’t give a dome.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
15 July 2025
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Black bag, my dear — her work trip sets off a chain reaction in which George’s strength, i.e., faith in their relationship, becomes his weakness.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
12 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Radical approaches to what is precious and what is worthless—or appraisal—have always been more than the inversion of that which is useless made priceless, what was originally meant to be ephemeral made timeless.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 June 2026
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In addition to selling precious metal products, the brand also buys gold from consumers and offers a gold IRA.—
Liz Knueven,
CNBC,
8 June 2026
Noun
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The worn penny tile floor and brick wall collection of show posters—Soundgarden, Butthole Surfers, Sonic Youth, Alice in Chains—are hallowed ground on any grunge lover's pilgrimage to the state.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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For nature lovers, surfers, divers and fishermen, the setting offers both seclusion and connection.—
Spencer Elliott,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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“Beloved.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beloved. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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