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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On the cover of the notebook is an invitation: “Write the date and where you are from and about your loved one if you wish.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 6, 2026
A tearful Venezuelan woman alleged on X.com that authorities demanded $450 from her family for the body of a loved one killed in the quake.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 5, 2026
If you pay enough, the androids' hair, face and outfits can be customised to resemble a loved one, a celebrity, or an imaginary character.
From Barron's • Jul. 1, 2026
Nearby, another family clutches a folder of old medical reports, hoping the hospital can still save their loved one.
From BBC • Jun. 28, 2026
I don’t want to cry for Edward—at least not in the deep, personal way that you cry for a friend or loved one.
From "Divergent" by Veronica Roth
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