loved one

noun

: a person one loves and especially a member of one's family

Many of her friends and loved ones visited her in the hospital.

Examples of loved one in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

This applies to a child, grandchild, or other loved one with a disability or serious medical condition, even when that person does not qualify for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI). — James Lange, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026

Or, as Vogue’s Chloe Malle put it in our celebrity-style chat room, Bad Bunny’s tie is also reminiscent of Georgian and Victorian-era mourning lockets; Perhaps the piece is meant to symbolize a dear loved one. — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 6 July 2026

Hanizam/Getty Images A loved one's death often leaves their family members juggling responsibilities they were not fully prepared to handle. — Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 26 June 2026

Ask a friend or loved one to come along for comfort and support. — Colleen Doherty, Verywell Health, 25 June 2026

Rhymes for loved one

• anyone
• everyone
• megaton
• overdone
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• begun
• grandson
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• handgun
• homespun
• outdone
• outrun