as in darlings
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 beloveds
For anyone who’s not already popping the popcorn, the film also stars Tracy Pollan, Steve Schirripa, Caroline Aaron, Patti Murin and Bills beloveds like Jim Kelly, Dion Dawkins and Steve Tasker.
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Lizz Schumer, PEOPLE, 21 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for beloveds
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Whales have been beached Once upon a time, whales were the darlings of the beer scene.—
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First, the Art Institute invites Grammy darlings Third Coast Percussion to perform pieces for player piano by late architect Bruce Goff, the subject of a major retrospective running through March.—
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The high school sweethearts grew into a family of three over the years that includes their three children—Cordé, Cordell, and Cori Broadus.—
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The influencer, 26, graduated from nursing school in August 2024, and soon after, the high school sweethearts bought a house in Michigan, ending the long-distance aspect of their relationship, Adams tells PEOPLE exclusively.—
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May these two sweeties never travel to Russia ever again.—
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After all, when lovers of the cosmos come together in this Earth sign, tradition, courtship and long-term commitment take precedence over fleeting chemistry.—
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The cafe’s signature coconut latte is a great way to beat the heat and a must for coconut lovers.—
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Heather then posted a video from afar showing her girlfriends snacking and sipping before making their vision boards at the table.—
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The two met through their then-girlfriends (now their wives and mothers of their respective children) almost a decade ago.—
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“Beloveds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beloveds. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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