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
Dave Quinn, People.com, 23 Jan. 2025
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This native woodland beauty is beloved for its unique drooping flowerheads and lacy foliage.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 23 Jan. 2025
Veterinary clinics and animal shelters were overwhelmed as distraught owners brought their beloved companions to be put down.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
Three actors — Tobey Maguire, Andrew Garfield and Tom Holland — have played Spider-Man in major movie adaptations of the beloved comic — and all three of them have found dated their romantic counterparts in the movie.
—Rebecca Aizin, People.com, 12 Jan. 2025
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They'll be joined by Emmy-winning sports media personality Katie Nolan, as well as actress Amy Smart, who starred in one of the most beloved football films of all time, 1999's Varsity Blues.
—Dave Quinn, People.com, 23 Jan. 2025
Part shade Soil Type: Rich, moist, well-draining Soil pH: Slightly acidic to alkaline (6.0-8.0)
USDA Hardiness Zones: 3 to 8
This native woodland beauty is beloved for its unique drooping flowerheads and lacy foliage.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 23 Jan. 2025
Veterinary clinics and animal shelters were overwhelmed as distraught owners brought their beloved companions to be put down.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
Three actors — Tobey Maguire, Andrew Garfield and Tom Holland — have played Spider-Man in major movie adaptations of the beloved comic — and all three of them have found dated their romantic counterparts in the movie.
—Rebecca Aizin, People.com, 12 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for beloved
Noun
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Artificial intelligence has been the darling of the technology world for over two years, attracting several billions of dollars in capital.—
Kolawole Samuel Adebayo,
Forbes,
20 Jan. 2025
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Lions 41, Commanders 35 Los Angeles Rams at Philadelphia Eagles (Sunday, 3 p.m.) Wacker: The Rams could be the darlings of the playoffs.—
Baltimore Sun staff,
Baltimore Sun,
17 Jan. 2025
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And especially to be with Erika, his sweetheart since high school.—
James Rainey,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Jan. 2025
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The professional baseball player, 23, tied the knot with his high school sweetheart Alyssa Kuri on Friday, Jan. 10 at The Ritz-Carlton, Rancho Mirage in California.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
People.com,
13 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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As people’s vulnerability proxies—podcasters, celebrities, crying YouTubers—pour out their heart while shilling for their favorite cashmere brands, consumerism becomes unconsciously tethered to the viewing or listening experience.—
Maytal Eyal,
The Atlantic,
27 Jan. 2025
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Some of Whitten’s favorite sets include a pair that sat on her great-grandparents' kitchen table when her mother was little, a Wizard of Oz set, and an astronaut set that her sister is obsessed with.—
Jordan Greene,
People.com,
27 Jan. 2025
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Of course, Joe and I discussed the difference and the relationship between noise and music, which was a theme dear to the futurists.—
Billboard Italy,
Billboard,
13 Jan. 2025
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Somehow the ethereal little dears were inapprehensible without words.—
Tom Wolfe,
Harper's Magazine,
23 Oct. 2024
Adjective
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Still, in contrast to the hardships of filming, the cast were relieved to find the creative process refreshingly collaborative, given White isn’t precious about his words.—
Charlie Campbell,
TIME,
24 Jan. 2025
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For many, this includes exploring the world and to experience some of its most precious and fascinating wildlife, landscapes, cultures and ancient sites.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
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“Beloved.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beloved. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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