well-liked

adjective

: liked by many people
a well-liked restaurant
He is well-liked by everyone.

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The 32-year-old is an elite blocking and receiving catcher who should be well-liked by the pitching staff. — Mark Davis, Newsweek, 14 Mar. 2025 The single mother of three was a 13-year veteran on the force and was well-liked around the courthouse. — Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 6 Mar. 2025 In previous years, close acting races have often favored the contender whose film is generally more well-liked in the Academy. — Brendan Morrow, USA TODAY, 3 Mar. 2025 Intuit is well-liked on the Street, with 23 of 32 analysts rating it a buy or strong buy, with consensus price targets suggesting 15% upside from current levels, according to LSEG. — Darla Mercado, Cfp®, CNBC, 26 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for well-liked

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“Well-liked.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/well-liked. Accessed 21 Mar. 2025.

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