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loved one
noun as in apple of one's eye
Weak matches
angel, beloved, darling, dearest, fair-haired boy, favorite, honey, light of one's life, object of one's affections, pet, sweetheart, the pet, treasure
noun as in dear
Strongest match
Strong matches
darling, favorite, heartthrob, love, lover, pet, sweetheart, treasure
Weak match
noun as in love
noun as in saint
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Example Sentences
Many were still searching for family members and loved ones trapped in the blaze.
“But unlike family members who must make the emotional decision to withdraw loved ones from life-sustaining treatment, I have no emotional connection to this case,” he claimed.
In modern times, the holiday is seen as a day to gather with loved ones and express gratitude.
“These are the realities that people are continuing to grapple with,” she said, “as their loved ones have been taken.”
For those without loved ones around, treat yourself by getting your favorite dinner and binge-watching a show like “Nobody Wants This.”
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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