immediate family
noun
: a person's parents, brothers and sisters, husband or wife, and children
Hospital visits are limited to immediate family.
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Four dishes come with the purchase of the set, perfect for an immediate family to enjoy their meals.
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Isabella Milano, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Mar. 2025
Punishments could include barring officials and their immediate family members from traveling to the US.
—Patrick Oppmann, CNN Money, 30 Mar. 2025
Chat Armin and Elhanan are members of the Israeli-Palestinian Bereaved Families Forum for Reconciliation and Peace, a joint Israeli-Palestinian organization representing families who have lost an immediate family member to the ongoing conflict.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 26 Mar. 2025
The three individuals, identified by NBC News as three immediate family members, were found with non-life-threatening injuries near the wreckage on Monday, March 24, officials said in a statement.
—Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 25 Mar. 2025
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Isabella Milano, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Mar. 2025
Punishments could include barring officials and their immediate family members from traveling to the US.
—Patrick Oppmann, CNN Money, 30 Mar. 2025
Chat Armin and Elhanan are members of the Israeli-Palestinian Bereaved Families Forum for Reconciliation and Peace, a joint Israeli-Palestinian organization representing families who have lost an immediate family member to the ongoing conflict.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 26 Mar. 2025
The three individuals, identified by NBC News as three immediate family members, were found with non-life-threatening injuries near the wreckage on Monday, March 24, officials said in a statement.
—Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 25 Mar. 2025
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“Immediate family.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/immediate%20family. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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