as in loved
granted special treatment or attention
her beloved cat sleeps in its own little bed
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as in darling
a person with whom one is in love
searching for some incredibly romantic spot in which to ask his beloved to marry him
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Recent Examples of beloved
Kelefa Sanneh, New Yorker, 12 June 2026
From our beloved classic hangouts Gunther’s and Vic’s to more modern options like the vegan scoops at Babes Ice Cream & Donuts, there’s no shortage of places to grab a cup or cone.
—Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 12 June 2026
Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 8 Apr. 2026
They are haunted by the awful knowledge of how their beloved suffered in their final hours and minutes of life.
—Andy Sheehan, CBS News, 23 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
After the ceremony, Wetzel led a procession to Pittsburg Hot Links, a beloved sausage restaurant, trailed by high-school cheerleaders and a marching band.
—Kelefa Sanneh, New Yorker, 12 June 2026
From our beloved classic hangouts Gunther’s and Vic’s to more modern options like the vegan scoops at Babes Ice Cream & Donuts, there’s no shortage of places to grab a cup or cone.
—Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 12 June 2026
Noun
Both helped design custom engagement rings for their beloveds.
—Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 8 Apr. 2026
They are haunted by the awful knowledge of how their beloved suffered in their final hours and minutes of life.
—Andy Sheehan, CBS News, 23 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for beloved
Adjective
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The collection of autobiographical monologues explores the hardships and unexpected humor of caring for loved ones across every stage of life.—
Point Loma-Ob Monthly,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 June 2026
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Hooks said the agency's hearts are with the teen's family and loved ones during their difficult time.—
Dan Raby,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
Noun
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Tremayne, a 2025 training camp darling, also had his share of highlights and seems to be in good position to retain his role as a depth receiver and special teams ace.—
Mike Kaye
June 16,
Charlotte Observer,
16 June 2026
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The John Wells/Noah Wyle medical drama was an immediate darling in Season 1, riding that wave all the way to the Emmy for outstanding drama series.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
16 June 2026
Adjective
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This jewelry is purpose-made for the creation of cherished memories.—
Rachel Elspeth Gross,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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Monroe University said McCleod was a cherished member of its basketball team.—
Katie Houlis,
CBS News,
6 June 2026
Noun
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The couple, who are both from Kentucky, are high school sweethearts and have been together since 2016.—
Lynsey Eidell,
PEOPLE,
16 June 2026
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After first crossing paths in secondary school, Eve’s parents, Ali and Bono, became high school sweethearts.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
14 June 2026
Adjective
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As the two industries continue to converge and more viewers than ever rally behind their favorite teams and players, brands also need to be watching the sidelines.—
Madeleine Schulz,
Vogue,
18 June 2026
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Here are some of our favorite moments from the show, which might be the best awards show on TV.—
Maira Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
Noun
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Frankly, my dear, Tom Jacobsen doesn’t give a dome.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
15 July 2025
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Black bag, my dear — her work trip sets off a chain reaction in which George’s strength, i.e., faith in their relationship, becomes his weakness.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
12 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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As an artist who spent much of her life designing jewelry, Joy would have understood the sentiment behind transforming something precious into a lasting piece of art.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
14 June 2026
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June's new moon is finally upon us, bringing with it a handful of precious dark nights in which to explore the wonders of the starry sky, before the familiar sight of the waxing lunar crescent returns to hide fainter targets from view.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
14 June 2026
Noun
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In recent years, sourdough has become a popular choice for bread lovers.—
Kirsten Nunez,
Martha Stewart,
13 June 2026
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With a full orchestra, full choir, that's just something that's amazing to me a true music lover.—
Damien Henderson,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
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“Beloved.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beloved. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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