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
Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
But with Suarez, a beloved Phillie, departing this offseason for a five-year, $130 million contract with the Boston Red Sox, Luzardo effectively took over his role in the rotation.
—Charlotte Varnes, New York Times, 15 May 2026
Andy Sheehan, CBS News, 23 Mar. 2026
Esau grows up to be a talented hunter and the favorite of his father, whereas Jacob grows up to be a quiet, indoor-favoring child and the beloved of his mother.
—Charles Preston, Encyclopedia Britannica, 13 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
Named in honor of Florida's beloved state tree, the suite spans 5,155 square feet across the resort's top sixth and seventh floors, setting a new standard for presidential suite living in Southwest Florida.
—Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
But with Suarez, a beloved Phillie, departing this offseason for a five-year, $130 million contract with the Boston Red Sox, Luzardo effectively took over his role in the rotation.
—Charlotte Varnes, New York Times, 15 May 2026
Noun
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
Esau grows up to be a talented hunter and the favorite of his father, whereas Jacob grows up to be a quiet, indoor-favoring child and the beloved of his mother.
—Charles Preston, Encyclopedia Britannica, 13 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for beloved
Adjective
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Jonze embarks on a journey to Miami, but now seeks revenge for the death of her loved ones.—
Ralphie Aversa,
USA Today,
14 May 2026
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Favorites like the Evolution Cool ($52 after discount), Evolution S3 ($32 after discount), and The Neck Evolution S3 (TNE) ($44 after discount) are all wonderful gifting options for loved ones of all ages.—
Jamie Spain,
Condé Nast Traveler,
13 May 2026
Noun
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The energy and bustle of Harvard Square balances top shops—Ray Bans, Gap, Patagonia—with indie darlings like romance bookstore Lovestruck Books and Bob Slate Stationer.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 May 2026
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The other headliners are rising pop star Zara Larsson, Grammy darling Brandi Carlile, lesbian pop band MUNA, and Carly Rae Jepsen doing a special sunset performance.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
18 May 2026
Adjective
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The luxury residential club community has its roots in a cherished getaway that attracted local families to the shores of the Oconee River a century ago.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
16 May 2026
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One of the last of its kind, The Corner Bookstore is a cherished gem of Carnegie Hill, open since 1978!—
Riza Cruz,
Vogue,
14 May 2026
Noun
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Meanwhile, childhood sweethearts Patrick and Shiv are married with children.—
Sophie Monks Kaufman,
IndieWire,
20 May 2026
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The original voice cast already boasts European renowned talents such as Melvil Poupaud, Vicky Krieps, Olivier Gourmet and Belgian sweetheart Bouli Lanners.—
Kevin Giraud,
Variety,
19 May 2026
Adjective
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The tweaks to Smugglers Run follow big changes to Galaxy’s Edge, as Disney recently expanded the land’s timeline to feature classic, fan-favorite characters such as Darth Vader, Han, Luke and Leia.—
Todd Martens,
Los Angeles Times,
21 May 2026
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To hear the full episode, subscribe through iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Spotify, or your favorite podcast app (include the forward slashes when searching).—
Fiction Non Fiction,
Literary Hub,
21 May 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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Because teams are deciding whether to devote millions of dollars and precious roster spots to occasionally unreliable males in their early twenties, much of a scout’s work is akin to investigative reporting.—
Dan Greene,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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First Up Momentum for silver and gold prices stalled Friday as inflationary fears sent the precious metals into a slump.—
Danielle Chemtob,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
Noun
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This smokey, briney, california botanical martini is the dream cocktail for any olive lover.—
Aly Walansky,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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From limited-time giveaways to national brand collaborations, pickle lovers are getting plenty to celebrate this year.—
Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
16 May 2026
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“Beloved.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beloved. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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