loved one
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of loved one
First recorded in 1860–65
Example Sentences
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Erasing the memory of a loved one might seem like a mercy on our darkest days, but remembrance is what keeps their light with us.
From Salon • May 25, 2026
When dealing with a major life event, such as the passing of a loved one and inheritance, it is best to lay your assumptions aside and make decisions carefully.
From MarketWatch • May 22, 2026
"You must remember that my son has lost a deeply loved one, he's lost his companion in life. And we can't even grieve… Everyone is against us," she said.
From BBC • May 21, 2026
Would you buy an emotionally intelligent robot to look after a loved one?
From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026
Alba would come running to embrace her with consoling whispers, since they both knew from long experience that the only cure for asthma is the prolonged embrace of a loved one.
From "The House of the Spirits: A Novel" by Isabel Allende
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