loved one
Americannoun
Other Word Forms
Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of loved one
First recorded in 1860–65
Example Sentences
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"Thank you, AI, for this opportunity to be with my loved one," one Russian woman wrote beneath a "farewell video" of her husband.
From BBC • Jun. 13, 2026
If a person in the diocese comes to fear that they or their loved one has been bodily possessed by a demon, the diocese launches an investigation involving medical, psychological, and psychiatric testing.
From Slate • Jun. 8, 2026
Benz's story highlights a familiar script: an emotionally charged call purportedly from a loved one in trouble -- arrested, in a car accident or caught up in a crime -- who needs money.
From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026
This is a pair of films for anyone who’s lost a loved one, or for anyone who’s just plain lost.
From Salon • May 25, 2026
She had clasped her arms about his neck, she was calling him darling, precious one, loved one.
From "1984" by George Orwell
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