loved one

noun

1. a close or cherished relation.

   to mourn the loss of our loved ones.

Word History and Origins

Origin of loved one¹

First recorded in 1860–65

Example Sentences

In their posts, they often made note of the hardships Ukrainians now endure daily, including long power outages while loved ones have been away fighting for months or years.

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If you can get a loved one to sit down and tell their story, to leave a little bit of family history behind, it’s priceless.

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These blessings help people find peace during their final days and allow family members to process their grief and acceptance of their loved one’s death.

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Unlike others who have lost loved ones under circumstances that are unclear or in dispute, the Salehpours had the resources to ensure no stone was left unturned.

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"I know about the pain of loved ones, we are all parents," Judge Diana Gruevska-Ilievska told the crowded courtroom, filled with defendants and dozens of victims' relatives.

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Related Words

• lover 
• passion