well-liked
Britishadjective
Example Sentences
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It involves a well-known, well-liked reporter and the reigning Coach of the Year of a behemoth team that just reached the Super Bowl.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026
During his 14 years as senator, Rubio was generally well-liked by his colleagues, who unanimously confirmed him as secretary of state -- a rarity in such polarized times.
From Barron's • Jan. 6, 2026
Atkinson says he is popular and well-liked within the business.
From BBC • Dec. 23, 2025
The critically well-liked if small-scaled film was directed by none other than Shakespeare-interpreter extraordinaire Kenneth Branagh.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 5, 2025
Which was the unhappy way the ball had been bouncing in Milagro for quite some time, and which was just another reason Eusebio Lavadie was not a particularly well-liked person in the Miracle Valley.
From "The Milagro Beanfield War" by John Nichols
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