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adjective

bi-ˈləvd How to pronounce beloved (audio)
Definition of belovednext
as in loved
granted special treatment or attention her beloved cat sleeps in its own little bed

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beloved

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noun

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
Adjective
Another one of music’s biggest acts, the beloved country star Jelly Roll, has also been frank about taking care of his mental health, amid personal struggles including his recent divorce as well as being a recovering addict. — Rob Ledonne, Billboard, 10 Oct. 2026 Still the holder of many patronages, he can be found supporting the arts at his beloved Wigmore Hall, sitting in the royal box at Wimbledon, or celebrating the Scouts in Scotland in the middle of a heatwave. — Stephanie Bridger-Linning, Vanity Fair, 10 Oct. 2026
Noun
But in Faiz’s poem, the union with the beloved also contains an acute awareness of mortality and the transience of beauty – a recognition of what has been lost, and the suffering still to come. — Krupa Shandilya, The Conversation, 25 June 2026 While wondering if his beloved will ever return, Jesse also grapples with grief, paranoia and family drama. — Caroline Killilea, PEOPLE, 10 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for beloved
Recent Examples of Synonyms for beloved
  1. loved
  2. darling
  3. cherished
  4. sweetheart
  5. favorite
  6. dear
  7. precious
  8. lover
Adjective
  • Friends and loved ones are mourning the man who fell to his death Monday while riding a roller coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia.
    — Sarah Lynch Baldwin, CBS News, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Win or lose, a candidate’s campaign will consume their life and their loved ones’; a victory guarantees their life will change forever.
    — Ben Smith, semafor.com, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of loved
Noun
  • Very often, my darling husband Steven will quietly deliver a sandwich to my desk.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Our favorite dress picks have a variety of styles and versatile features, like darling ruffles, cinching waistlines, and trending silhouettes.
    — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of darling
Adjective
  • For much of her early life, that single question was the most precious gift Laura had ever been given—more cherished than her Barbies or her Baby Alive or her Sunshine family dolls.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 2 Oct. 2026
  • The couple have not missed any of his previous six challenges, and Cath has presented him with a cherished painting for every one.
    — Greg O'Keeffe, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of cherished
Noun
  • The Pittsburgh native turned the page on his high school sweetheart Nomi Leasure and entered new dating territory, a relationship with Ariana Grande, which started to percolate in early 2016.
    — Michael Saponara, Billboard, 13 Oct. 2026
  • He was beloved by his teammates and married his high-school sweetheart.
    — Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 11 Oct. 2026
Definition of sweetheart
Adjective
  • Our customers pair all of their favorite knits back to their favorite pair of jeans that’s vintage or what not.
    — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Ahead, find our favorite chocolate brown suede pieces for fall, including boots, flats, and several fun ways to accessorize.
    — Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of favorite
Noun
  • Whether these ads were meant to imply that clutching and shifting was too physical for women, too unladylike, or just too complex for the little dears is not clear.
    — Jody Mamone, Hartford Courant, 14 Sep. 2026
  • Roberts hopes the new restaurant, which is open for lunch and dinner and features a full bar specializing in classic Southern cocktails and bellinis, will give guests a taste of the flavors and comfort he’s held dear for decades.
    — Matthew Odam, Austin American Statesman, 2 Feb. 2026
Definition of dear
Adjective
  • These days, the jeweler is as much a designer as a diamond destination, with collections that give the precious stones a little personality.
    — Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Non yield bearing precious metals such as gold and silver simultaneously traded down, while the US Dollar Index touched an 18 month high during intraday trading.
    — , CNBC, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of precious
Noun
  • Art lovers will appreciate the prewar proportions of this Park Avenue duplex.
    — Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Cowritten by the band and Brian Eno, the track explores a relationship between lovers struggling to maintain their faith in each other.
    — Alicia Urrea, Billboard, 15 Oct. 2026
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“Beloved.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beloved. Accessed 18 Oct. 2026.

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