the bereaved
noun
: a person or group of people suffering the death of a loved one
The minister tried to comfort the bereaved.
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O’Connor notes that people have long profited from the bereaved, from mediums and seances to intercessionary prayers in the Catholic church, where a priest would only pray for the soul of the deceased for a fee.
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Tharin Pillay, Time, 27 June 2025
When deaths occurred on the battlefield, they were often covered up to avoid paying compensation to families of the bereaved.
—Andrew Carey, CNN Money, 28 July 2025
The Emperor of All Maladies is expansive enough to offer something worthwhile to survivors, the bereaved, and newcomers alike.
—The Atlantic, 15 May 2025
There is instant chemistry, but the situation is complicated by the fact that the bereaved woman believes her late husband’s soul has transcended into the walls of the home, leading her to be in love with the house.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 31 July 2025
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Tharin Pillay, Time, 27 June 2025
When deaths occurred on the battlefield, they were often covered up to avoid paying compensation to families of the bereaved.
—Andrew Carey, CNN Money, 28 July 2025
The Emperor of All Maladies is expansive enough to offer something worthwhile to survivors, the bereaved, and newcomers alike.
—The Atlantic, 15 May 2025
There is instant chemistry, but the situation is complicated by the fact that the bereaved woman believes her late husband’s soul has transcended into the walls of the home, leading her to be in love with the house.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 31 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for the bereaved
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“The bereaved.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20bereaved. Accessed 28 Aug. 2025.
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