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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What patient, parent or loved one would actively choose the option that introduces greater risk?
—Brittany Clayborne, USA Today, 12 Apr. 2026
That said, getting one’s thoughts out isn’t always something a friend or loved one can handle at the moment.
—R. Eric Thomas, Mercury News, 7 Apr. 2026
Price-Isuk also recommends having a family member or loved one with you when visiting a doctor to discuss screening options and concerns.
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There were so many people in her sphere who’d supported a friend or loved one through illness.
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After all, no one knows a killer better than the women who once loved one.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 21 Feb. 2026
Both families have also opted to speak on their lost loved one’s behalf, facing news cameras in the days after the accident and since.
—Emma Hurt, AJC.com, 19 Feb. 2026
The Brooklinen Presidents’ Day sale is a great excuse to pick up something extra warm for yourself (or as a romantic gesture for your perpetually freezing loved one) ahead of what’s sure to be a busy long weekend.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 9 Feb. 2026
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Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
What patient, parent or loved one would actively choose the option that introduces greater risk?
—Brittany Clayborne, USA Today, 12 Apr. 2026
That said, getting one’s thoughts out isn’t always something a friend or loved one can handle at the moment.
—R. Eric Thomas, Mercury News, 7 Apr. 2026
Price-Isuk also recommends having a family member or loved one with you when visiting a doctor to discuss screening options and concerns.
—Joe Van Ryn, CBS News, 12 Mar. 2026
There were so many people in her sphere who’d supported a friend or loved one through illness.
—Nina Zipkin, CNBC, 2 Mar. 2026
After all, no one knows a killer better than the women who once loved one.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 21 Feb. 2026
Both families have also opted to speak on their lost loved one’s behalf, facing news cameras in the days after the accident and since.
—Emma Hurt, AJC.com, 19 Feb. 2026
The Brooklinen Presidents’ Day sale is a great excuse to pick up something extra warm for yourself (or as a romantic gesture for your perpetually freezing loved one) ahead of what’s sure to be a busy long weekend.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 9 Feb. 2026
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“Loved one.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/loved%20one. Accessed 7 May. 2026.
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