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
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
26 June 2026
In New York City, rodenticides were blamed for the 2024 death of Flaco, the beloved Eurasian eagle-owl that escaped from the Central Park Zoo.
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Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
26 June 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.
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Andy Sheehan,
CBS News,
23 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
While espresso can be sipped on its own, it’s often used as the base of so many beloved coffee drinks like lattes, mochas, Americanos, and even espresso martinis.
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Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
26 June 2026
In New York City, rodenticides were blamed for the 2024 death of Flaco, the beloved Eurasian eagle-owl that escaped from the Central Park Zoo.
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Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
26 June 2026
Noun
Both helped design custom engagement rings for their beloveds.
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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.
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Andy Sheehan,
CBS News,
23 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for beloved
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Along with the cooling centers, pools and splash pads will also be available, and well-being checks for friends and loved ones are available through 311.
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When a fatal traffic collision happens in Tarrant County, families don’t just lose a loved one.
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Collins and Arenas are five-star talents, and while Collins’ stock is higher at the moment, Arenas easily could return to draft darling status with a strong start to the season.
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That includes Brazil and World Cup darling Scotland earlier in the week, putting the Tartan Army’s threats of ‘No Scotland, No Party’ under legitimate scrutiny.
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The history of reception is also a history of cherished hopes, beliefs, and misgivings.
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The ball, believed to be about 500 years old, is one of Scotland’s most cherished historical objects.
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The book follows the relationship between Canadian sweetheart Shane Hollander and Russian bad boy Ilya Rosanov.
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One early triumph was an award-winning 1998 Moesha episode in which the titular teen, played by America’s R&B sweetheart Brandy, is prescribed birth control.
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Right on time, a loyal customer walks in and heads straight to his favorite spot.
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Check out more of my favorite beauty products from this year below.
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Frankly, my dear, Tom Jacobsen doesn’t give a dome.
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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.
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For this, we’re granted precious flashback rations, which up until this point, have been a rare commodity this season.
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The soft, flexible construction folds easily into a tote or the corner of a carry-on without eating up precious space.
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Lindsay's sister Nicole (Christy Carlson Romano) seems to be the first to notice the enemies-to-lovers sparks flying, especially as Philip slips a sparkly shoe onto Lindsey's foot.
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The track went viral on TikTok earlier this year, with longtime lovers of the musician remembering the hit, while younger fans may have discovered it for the first time.
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“Beloved.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beloved. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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