: dearly loved : dear to the heart
our beloved grandmother
a beloved public figure
beloved
noun
Examples of beloved in a Sentence
He is a beloved public figure.
an actor beloved by millions of fans
one of the city's most beloved buildings
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The show had a brief run Off Broadway in 1996, then lived on with a miniature national tour and a beloved cast recording.
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Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 18 Apr. 2025
After two long years, Olivia Benson and Elliot Stabler are back on screen together — and the beloved duo didn't miss a beat!
—Alex Ross, People.com, 18 Apr. 2025
From tender beef brisket to succulent pork spare ribs, barbecue is a beloved staple of American cuisine and culture.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 18 Apr. 2025
At Elimination Chamber 2025, Cena executed a shocking heel turn, aligning with The Rock and attacking Cody Rhodes, a dramatic shift after nearly two decades as a beloved babyface.
—Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Apr. 2025
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Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 18 Apr. 2025
After two long years, Olivia Benson and Elliot Stabler are back on screen together — and the beloved duo didn't miss a beat!
—Alex Ross, People.com, 18 Apr. 2025
From tender beef brisket to succulent pork spare ribs, barbecue is a beloved staple of American cuisine and culture.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 18 Apr. 2025
At Elimination Chamber 2025, Cena executed a shocking heel turn, aligning with The Rock and attacking Cody Rhodes, a dramatic shift after nearly two decades as a beloved babyface.
—Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for beloved
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“Beloved.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/beloved. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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