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
Connie Ogle
may 29, Miami Herald, 29 May 2026
When a beloved celebrity dies, the system mobilizes with extraordinary speed and resources.
—Letters To The Editor, Hartford Courant, 28 May 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
The most prestigious Italian pizza guide has released its annual lists of the best pizzerias around the world, and several Miami spots have made the list, including a beloved slice shop and a swanky new(ish) restaurant in Wynwood.
—Connie Ogle
may 29, Miami Herald, 29 May 2026
When a beloved celebrity dies, the system mobilizes with extraordinary speed and resources.
—Letters To The Editor, Hartford Courant, 28 May 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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Are there healthy ways to prepare ourselves and our loved ones for the inevitable?—
Chris Hewitt,
Boston Herald,
29 May 2026
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Instead, Pagano and Dozier suggest having gentle, boundary-setting conversations that might encourage a loved one to address their hoarding habits.—
Madeline Mitchell,
USA Today,
28 May 2026
Noun
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The group features sustainable darlings like Babylonstoren in South Africa and true regional gems like the storied La Mamounia, a landmark of Marrakech’s unrivaled hospitality scene.—
Erin Florio,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Kansas City can expect to see more of this advertising darling now that the salt company has moved its headquarters from Chicago to Overland Park.—
Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
2 June 2026
Adjective
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Cesar was a cherished member of our school family, a child who mattered deeply to all who had the privilege of knowing him.—
Jesse Zanger,
CBS News,
28 May 2026
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After the final whistle blew, Poulin, 35, got the chance to share the win with her wife and cherished teammate.—
Paloma Chavez,
PEOPLE,
21 May 2026
Noun
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Ruby and Kevin were high school sweethearts and shared three children, including a 3-month-old son, per Fox 4 News.—
Adam England,
PEOPLE,
25 May 2026
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That's why at the end, Jonathan called me the sweetheart of the season.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
21 May 2026
Adjective
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To hear the full episode, subscribe through iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Spotify, or your favorite podcast app (include the forward slashes when searching).—
Fiction Non Fiction,
Literary Hub,
28 May 2026
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And the Clash was my favorite band as a kid.—
Peter Larsen,
Daily News,
27 May 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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Reams of precious antiques, carpets, and paintings are the result of years spent trawling through markets, auction houses, and private homes.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Many companies sell gold coins, including APMEX and JM Bullion, which offer a wide variety of precious metals and affordable — and sometimes free — shipping.—
Liz Knueven,
CNBC,
1 June 2026
Noun
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The apartment has original hardwood floors, which set the stage for thoughtful modern and vintage furniture; a fiddle leaf fig tree as well as other touches of real plant life on the interior and exterior add to the garden district location to make this stay a plant lover’s haven.—
Erika Owen,
Architectural Digest,
30 May 2026
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Outdoor exercise lovers will want to snap up this $14 skort to stay cool while playing pickleball or going for a walk.—
Madeline Merinuk,
PEOPLE,
30 May 2026
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“Beloved.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beloved. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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