as in darlings
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 beloveds
Humans have long dreamed of constructing beloveds—if only to imagine them as immortal and thus impossible to lose.
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Faith Hill, The Atlantic, 17 Jan. 2026
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
Faith Hill, The Atlantic, 17 Jan. 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for beloveds
Noun
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But for the most part, Knight hesitated to kill his darlings.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
20 Mar. 2026
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Think viral hits like Laneige and TirTir, industry staples like Jung Saem Mool and Clio, and indie darlings like AOU.—
Sarah Han,
Allure,
19 Mar. 2026
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High school sweethearts John and Maria Ruiz fell in love with each other – and basketball.—
Morgan Rynor,
CBS News,
26 Mar. 2026
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Down on the lower levels, cowboys and their sweethearts were up and out of their seats, like a late-night set at the Firehouse.—
Joey Guerra,
Houston Chronicle,
17 Mar. 2026
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May these two sweeties never travel to Russia ever again.—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
1 Jan. 2026
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This cozy getaway is designed for vintage lovers and hygge seekers—and is almost guaranteed to make it onto your Instagram feed.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 2026
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The event, which was started by the city but is now run by Red Rock 4-Wheelers, gives 4×4 lovers a chance to responsibly drive on trails through one of the most beautiful natural settings in the country.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
27 Mar. 2026
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Conversations with assistants and girlfriends get cut short or mediated by the very men whose behavior is being questioned.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
19 Mar. 2026
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Continue reading … GOLDEN STATE WARRIOR — College employee says she's had girlfriends with male genitals amid SJSU trans scandal.—
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FOXNews.com,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Beloveds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beloveds. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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