estranged
adjective
es·tranged
i-ˈstrānjd 
: having lost former closeness and affection : in a state of alienation from a previous close or familial relationship
her estranged husband [=her husband with whom she no longer lives]
Social workers may try to resolve conflicts between estranged siblings.—
Jonathan D. Rockoff
Jonathan D. RockoffHe had taken out a life insurance policy on his estranged wife just weeks before her murder …—David Fisher
David Fisher… it's kind of shameful to admit your idea of unwinding in front of the TV is watching somebody's entire family get murdered by their greedy, estranged uncle.—Lauren Zupkus
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At another point in the podcast interview, her first in nine years, Madonna opened up about reconnecting with her estranged brother, Christopher Ciccone, before his death last year from throat cancer.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 30 Sep. 2025
When Mel learns Richard is now engaged to her estranged college friend Monica (Atkins), the two women, with the help of Mel’s loyal best friend Candy (Brown), set aside old wounds to stand together.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 30 Sep. 2025
According to a synopsis, Anemone tells a story of two estranged brothers reuniting at a cabin in the woods of Northern England.
—Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2025
The show is centered on two estranged former best friends.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 29 Sep. 2025
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Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 30 Sep. 2025
When Mel learns Richard is now engaged to her estranged college friend Monica (Atkins), the two women, with the help of Mel’s loyal best friend Candy (Brown), set aside old wounds to stand together.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 30 Sep. 2025
According to a synopsis, Anemone tells a story of two estranged brothers reuniting at a cabin in the woods of Northern England.
—Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2025
The show is centered on two estranged former best friends.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 29 Sep. 2025
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“Estranged.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/estranged. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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