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.

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This Unistellar Envision pre-order guarantees delivery before Christmas, so if there is a stargazing obsessed loved one in your life, these smart binoculars could be the perfect gift. — Harry Bennett, Space.com, 14 Sep. 2026 Every family whose loved one was in that building deserves justice. — Susana Mendoza, Chicago Tribune, 8 Sep. 2026 Family Time Kim’s sister Khloé and another loved one also joined in on the photo action. — Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 1 Sep. 2026 Until the framework is established, HHS advises caregivers to call 911 immediately if an autistic loved one goes missing and to tell authorities the person is at high risk. — Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 22 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for loved one

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“Loved one.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/loved%20one. Accessed 25 Sep. 2026.

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