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
Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 20 Feb. 2026
In 1964 Nagasaki, 14-year-old Kikuo (Soya Kurokawa) performs at a New Year’s event, impressing Hanjiro (Ken Watanabe), a beloved kabuki legend.
—Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2026
Claudia Roth Pierpont, New Yorker, 24 Nov. 2025
For anyone who’s not already popping the popcorn, the film also stars Tracy Pollan, Steve Schirripa, Caroline Aaron, Patti Murin and Bills beloveds like Jim Kelly, Dion Dawkins and Steve Tasker.
—Lizz Schumer, PEOPLE, 21 Nov. 2025
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Adjective
Though beloved Grey's Anatomy actor Eric Dane died Thursday at age 53 following his ALS diagnosis, fans will be able to see the actor on the small screen again when Euphoria season 3 premieres later this year.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 20 Feb. 2026
In 1964 Nagasaki, 14-year-old Kikuo (Soya Kurokawa) performs at a New Year’s event, impressing Hanjiro (Ken Watanabe), a beloved kabuki legend.
—Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2026
Noun
In his case, the beloved was the unobtainable Beatrice Portinari, a wealthy banker’s daughter whom Dante claimed to have loved from their first meeting, when both were children—a bit of charming self-mythology—and steadily on until her untimely death, at twenty-four.
—Claudia Roth Pierpont, New Yorker, 24 Nov. 2025
For anyone who’s not already popping the popcorn, the film also stars Tracy Pollan, Steve Schirripa, Caroline Aaron, Patti Murin and Bills beloveds like Jim Kelly, Dion Dawkins and Steve Tasker.
—Lizz Schumer, PEOPLE, 21 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for beloved
Adjective
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Grateful for time away with loved ones.—
Julie Hinds,
Freep.com,
20 Feb. 2026
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Such a quick commute and maintaining close ties with loved ones clearly worked in Chelsea’s favour.—
Simon Johnson,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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For trips to the grocery store or farmer’s market, grab this darling reusable tote that's on sale for $20 and can hold up to 35 pounds.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
24 Feb. 2026
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His work, where man meets machine, has been embraced by some of the world's most prestigious museums, auction houses and collectors and has made Anadol a darling of the tech world.—
Sharyn Alfonsi,
CBS News,
23 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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My parents have both passed away, and my birthday has always been a cherished day, filled with memories and meaning.—
Abigail Van Buren,
Boston Herald,
19 Feb. 2026
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The five-mile bridge opened in 1957, and is a cherished landmark in addition to providing a crucial transportation link for traffic on Interstate 75.—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
19 Feb. 2026
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The reverend is survived by his college sweetheart, Jacqueline Jackson, to whom he’d been married since 1962.—
Jessica Schladebeck,
New York Daily News,
17 Feb. 2026
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Savor wine tastings and pairings, tours, intimate accommodations, romantic dinners, live music and beyond with your sweetheart.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
11 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Contestants Cirie Fields, Season 42 challenge beast Jonathan Young, and Season 48 favorite Joe Hunter are trailing far behind Bracco in both markets.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
19 Feb. 2026
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One of Griffey’s favorite memories from that first WBC was the reaction from teammate Todd Jones after Griffey hit a home run in a 17-0 rout of South Africa.—
C. Trent Rosecrans,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 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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Instead, keep your precious metal portion of your portfolio capped at 10% to more effectively allow your other investments to perform as intended.—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
23 Feb. 2026
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Because in hindsight, there was a lot of luck that played into the public’s preparations for this storm, with forecasters in the uncomfortable position of rapidly ratcheting up their warnings with precious little preparation time to spare.—
Andrew Freedman,
CNN Money,
23 Feb. 2026
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Picture a waterfront bustling with bobbing fishing boats and the air tinged with the scent of fresh seafood, as San Hing Praya Street and Pak She Praya Road dish out alfresco dining scenes straight out of a sunset lover's dream.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Feb. 2026
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Under a sprawling white tent on Miami Beach, thousands of food lovers gathered Saturday to eat, drink and celebrate in style.—
Connie Ogle,
Miami Herald,
21 Feb. 2026
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“Beloved.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beloved. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.
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