: 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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Don’t miss a visit to The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art, founded by the beloved author of The Very Hungry Caterpillar.
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Allison Tibaldi, USA Today, 20 Sep. 2025
Ordering a short stack at this beloved breakfast spot has been a basic requirement for all who pass through since 1966.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 20 Sep. 2025
Casa Dragones also created the first ever tequila to be rested in rare Japanese Mizunara whisky casks, creating the brand’s beloved Reposado Mizunara, known for its fruity and butterscotch notes.
—Carley Rojas Ávila, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
In addition to performing the Just in Time medley at the awards show, Groff also took the stage with the original cast of Hamilton to perform a medley from the beloved musical in honor of its 10th anniversary.
—Katherine Schaffstall, HollywoodReporter, 19 Sep. 2025
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Allison Tibaldi, USA Today, 20 Sep. 2025
Ordering a short stack at this beloved breakfast spot has been a basic requirement for all who pass through since 1966.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 20 Sep. 2025
Casa Dragones also created the first ever tequila to be rested in rare Japanese Mizunara whisky casks, creating the brand’s beloved Reposado Mizunara, known for its fruity and butterscotch notes.
—Carley Rojas Ávila, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
In addition to performing the Just in Time medley at the awards show, Groff also took the stage with the original cast of Hamilton to perform a medley from the beloved musical in honor of its 10th anniversary.
—Katherine Schaffstall, HollywoodReporter, 19 Sep. 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 Sep. 2025.
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