: dearly loved : dear to the heart
our beloved grandmother
a beloved public figure
beloved
noun
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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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There are a few fictional characters who are as beloved and real to me as friends.
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Erik Pedersen, Orange County Register, 14 Nov. 2024
Counted among the most beloved operas of all time, both are returning to Bay Area stages in the next few days.
—Georgia Rowe, The Mercury News, 12 Nov. 2024
Report Kirk Herbstreit announces the death of his service dog, Ben, beloved for crashing football broadcasts
Through the first four weeks of this season, Philadelphia had a negative point differential.
—Rohan Nadkarni, NBC News, 9 Nov. 2024
This one generated extra public interest because Young Dolph was a prominent and beloved member of the community.
—Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 4 Nov. 2024
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Erik Pedersen, Orange County Register, 14 Nov. 2024
Counted among the most beloved operas of all time, both are returning to Bay Area stages in the next few days.
—Georgia Rowe, The Mercury News, 12 Nov. 2024
Report Kirk Herbstreit announces the death of his service dog, Ben, beloved for crashing football broadcasts
Through the first four weeks of this season, Philadelphia had a negative point differential.
—Rohan Nadkarni, NBC News, 9 Nov. 2024
This one generated extra public interest because Young Dolph was a prominent and beloved member of the community.
—Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Beloved.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/beloved. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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