loved one
Americannoun
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loved ones
plural
Other Word Forms
Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of loved one
First recorded in 1860–65
Example Sentences
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Financial education is one of the greatest gifts a loved one can pass on to a child, because it sets them up to make informed decisions that could otherwise cost them thousands of dollars.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 21, 2026
“We extend our heartfelt condolences to the family and friends grieving the loss of a loved one due to West Nile virus,” L.A.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 21, 2026
Hasina said she had "sympathy for every family that lost a loved one" but stopped short of offering an apology.
From Barron's ● Jul. 29, 2026
"There's not many people who will sacrifice themselves to help a loved one like that," she added.
From BBC ● Jul. 28, 2026
An enabler is someone who helps a loved one act in a destructive matter.
From "Shelter (Book One): A Mickey Bolitar Novel" by Harlan Coben
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