well-liked
Britishadjective
Example Sentences
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King of the north, the well-liked mayor of Greater Manchester.
From BBC ● Jul. 18, 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
Jefferies analyst Brent Thill downgraded Workday’s stock to hold from buy on Monday, writing that he was worried about the “abrupt” departure of the company’s well-liked former CEO.
From MarketWatch ● Feb. 24, 2026
In the tale, the farmer, a well-liked man named Thom, vanished on his way home from a village tavern.
From "Ash" by Malinda Lo
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