: dearly loved : dear to the heart
our beloved grandmother
a beloved public figure
beloved
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He is a beloved public figure.
an actor beloved by millions of fans
one of the city's most beloved buildings
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Disney Branded Television has ordered four new episodes of the beloved sitcom.
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Joe Otterson, Variety, 13 Dec. 2024
But his exceptional comedic timing, versatility as an actor, iconic roles in beloved family-friendly films, and the ability to seamlessly transition between comedic and dramatic roles is the secret sauce behind his durability.
—Marc Berman, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
The upcoming book centers on Annie and Mac, two beloved characters from the Dream Harbor series whose story fans are hungry to continue.
—Tabitha Parent, People.com, 12 Dec. 2024
The show's story mirrors that of the beloved 2003 film starring Will Ferrell, which sees Buddy, a human orphan raised by North Pole elves, travel to New York City to find his biological family and help the city rediscover the true meaning of Christmas in the process.
—Holly V. Hays, The Indianapolis Star, 12 Dec. 2024
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Joe Otterson, Variety, 13 Dec. 2024
But his exceptional comedic timing, versatility as an actor, iconic roles in beloved family-friendly films, and the ability to seamlessly transition between comedic and dramatic roles is the secret sauce behind his durability.
—Marc Berman, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
The upcoming book centers on Annie and Mac, two beloved characters from the Dream Harbor series whose story fans are hungry to continue.
—Tabitha Parent, People.com, 12 Dec. 2024
The show's story mirrors that of the beloved 2003 film starring Will Ferrell, which sees Buddy, a human orphan raised by North Pole elves, travel to New York City to find his biological family and help the city rediscover the true meaning of Christmas in the process.
—Holly V. Hays, The Indianapolis Star, 12 Dec. 2024
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“Beloved.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/beloved. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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