Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for widowed
Adjective
-
The jury, bereaved parents, journalists, and even Vice President Kamala Harris were granted permission to enter the building, but Ms. Schamis was not.—
Emily Baumgaertner Nunn,
New York Times,
23 Feb. 2025 -
But public perception of Bradley as a bereaved and anxious mother took a turn, especially after Kelly interviewed her on her Fox show.—
Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
13 Mar. 2025
Adjective
-
Hong-rang, the beloved child of a wealthy Joseon merchant family, vanishes into thin air, leaving half-sister Jae-yi (Cho Bo-ah), mother Min Yeon-ui (Uhm Ji-won), and father Sim Yeol-guk (Park Byung-eun) bereft and the future of the guild unclear.—
Kayti Burt,
Time,
16 May 2025
-
Another gentleman comes up from behind Sophie and asks for her hand in a dance, leaving Benedict bereft and definitely wanting more.—
Julia Moore,
People.com,
14 May 2025
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Cite this Entry
“Widowed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/widowed. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share