: 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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Ezra did his own showcasing when meeting with CBS LA, presenting his entire collection of toy police cars, his detective notebook and his beloved police hat.
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Lesley Marin, CBS News, 4 Apr. 2026
Pop-Tarts toaster pastries have been around for over 60 years and are just as beloved as ever.
—Joseph Erbentraut, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Apr. 2026
Equally significant are WildLand’s social investments—neighborhood sites restored in consultation with the community—such as Burr’s of Tongue, a heritage bakery in Sutherland, and the Dores Inn, a beloved pub on the southern shores of Loch Ness that will reopen in 2027.
—Jen Murphy, Robb Report, 4 Apr. 2026
Then one early morning Melanie and Eva spot Elwood’s sister-in-law and caretaker, June, digging in his beloved rose garden.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Apr. 2026
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Lesley Marin, CBS News, 4 Apr. 2026
Pop-Tarts toaster pastries have been around for over 60 years and are just as beloved as ever.
—Joseph Erbentraut, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Apr. 2026
Equally significant are WildLand’s social investments—neighborhood sites restored in consultation with the community—such as Burr’s of Tongue, a heritage bakery in Sutherland, and the Dores Inn, a beloved pub on the southern shores of Loch Ness that will reopen in 2027.
—Jen Murphy, Robb Report, 4 Apr. 2026
Then one early morning Melanie and Eva spot Elwood’s sister-in-law and caretaker, June, digging in his beloved rose garden.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Apr. 2026
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 5 Apr. 2026.
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