: 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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Jimmy Kimmel's beloved sidekick Guillermo Rodriguez, 55, will make his way from the late-night stage to the dance floor in the upcoming fall season, ABC revealed on June 17.
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Liza Esquibias, USA Today, 18 June 2026
There’s also the possibility of overindulging fan excitement for beloved characters, a world where Patricia turns into a less prickly, more easily lovable character, trading her off-kilter pointiness for something smoother and more flattering.
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 17 June 2026
Aston Martin, long a beloved and respected supporting player, has surged close behind with wins in two categories.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 17 June 2026
This beloved New York State summertime tubing run starts at Table Rock and sends riders through a stunning chasm that cuts through a gorge.
—Terry Ward, Travel + Leisure, 17 June 2026
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Liza Esquibias, USA Today, 18 June 2026
There’s also the possibility of overindulging fan excitement for beloved characters, a world where Patricia turns into a less prickly, more easily lovable character, trading her off-kilter pointiness for something smoother and more flattering.
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 17 June 2026
Aston Martin, long a beloved and respected supporting player, has surged close behind with wins in two categories.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 17 June 2026
This beloved New York State summertime tubing run starts at Table Rock and sends riders through a stunning chasm that cuts through a gorge.
—Terry Ward, Travel + Leisure, 17 June 2026
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“Beloved.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/beloved. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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