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
Becca Longmire, People.com, 13 Mar. 2025
If change is inevitable, the beloved mountain represents a constant in her life.
—Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 13 Mar. 2025
So much so, one reader asked about the status of a different beloved art and theater space that opened in 1976 but closed in 2021.
—Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 12 Mar. 2025
Reports confirm that the beloved songstress was involved in a tragic car accident early this morning in Montgomery, Alabama, following a performance.
—Larry Stansbury, Essence, 2 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
Prince William is celebrating his beloved soccer team Aston Villa's big win.
—Becca Longmire, People.com, 13 Mar. 2025
If change is inevitable, the beloved mountain represents a constant in her life.
—Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 13 Mar. 2025
So much so, one reader asked about the status of a different beloved art and theater space that opened in 1976 but closed in 2021.
—Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 12 Mar. 2025
Reports confirm that the beloved songstress was involved in a tragic car accident early this morning in Montgomery, Alabama, following a performance.
—Larry Stansbury, Essence, 2 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for beloved
Noun
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That’s especially important as the artificial intelligence darling and bull market leader has pulled back following back-to-back years of monster gains.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
11 Mar. 2025
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This sequel to a 2022 indie darling casts you as a Sleeper, a robot worker fleeing their gang-boss captor.—
Lewis Gordon,
Vulture,
6 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Alexander will play Monica, Reggie’s (Morgan) childhood sweetheart from Brooklyn.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
14 Mar. 2025
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In the photos, the college sweethearts posed together, with Smith Wilson wearing a gray skirt with a white crop top and Wilson donning blue jeans and a white crew neck.—
Kayla Grant,
People.com,
5 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Location: In Georgetown BOOK NOW Beachside Farmhouse Photo: Courtesy of Airbnb Kennebunkport has long been a favorite holiday destination in Maine thanks to its blissful waterfront village and historic atmosphere.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
16 Mar. 2025
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Despite its popularity, Lululemon has been able to keep some secrets under wraps, including a little corner of the brand’s site that features some of our favorite pieces for special prices.—
Genevieve Cepeda,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Mar. 2025
Noun
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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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The regolith samples returned from the Moon during the Apollo missions in the 1960s and 70s are precious, difficult if not impossible to access for research purposes.—
Sven Bilén,
The Conversation,
13 Mar. 2025
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All of the losses that come with slashing NOAA’s staffing and budget will do precious little to achieve the ostensible goal of the White House and the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to reduce waste, fraud, and abuse.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
TIME,
13 Mar. 2025
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“Beloved.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beloved. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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