close relative

Examples (10)

• I have no parents or close relatives.
• Her only close relative is an elderly aunt living abroad.
• The funeral was attended by only a few close relatives.
• He considers his cousin a close relative because they grew up together.
• Only close relatives were allowed to visit the patient in intensive care.
• We spent the holidays with our close relatives, making it a warm gathering.
• She has many acquaintances, but very few close relatives in the city.
• If you have no close relatives, who will inherit your estate?
• It's important to maintain strong bonds with your close relatives.
• Being a close relative often means sharing deeply personal family history.