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well-liked

British  

adjective

  1. liked by many people; popular

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Locals, meanwhile, are struggling to comprehend why anyone would wish harm on the well-liked Haines.

From Barron's ● Oct. 20, 2026

Albert Benitez, Lopez’s boyfriend, remembered her as well-liked and funny, a dedicated mother and a “workaholic” who at one point held three jobs.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 3, 2026

The Dossetts were described as one of the community’s power couples—well-known, well-connected and well-liked.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 1, 2026

The family of a 13-year-old who died in a crash have paid tribute to a "fun, bright, handsome, athletic" boy who was "incredibly well-liked".

From BBC ● Apr. 5, 2026

His good nature and prodigious research output made him a well-liked, well-respected member of the laboratory staff.

From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly

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