loved one
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of loved one
First recorded in 1860–65
Example Sentences
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"I just wish that there was more transparency on why we're doing what we're doing, that way you could send your loved one overseas and be OK with that," said Samantha Cassell.
From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026
The story shows that people can endure the heartbreak of losing a loved one and even their homeland, yet still discover new love, renewed purpose and hope.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026
He and his wife, Jacqueline Arellano, were able to use the phone list to notify the person’s family in Arizona about where their missing loved one fell.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 28, 2026
Most financial institutions have a helpful checklist on their websites on what to do when a loved one dies.
From MarketWatch • Feb. 27, 2026
It puzzled her, the ability of romantic love to mutate, how quickly a loved one could become a stranger.
From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
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