estranged
adjective
es·tranged
i-ˈstrānjd 
: having lost former closeness and affection : in a state of alienation from a previous close or familial relationship
her estranged husband [=her husband with whom she no longer lives]
Social workers may try to resolve conflicts between estranged siblings.—
Jonathan D. Rockoff
Jonathan D. RockoffHe had taken out a life insurance policy on his estranged wife just weeks before her murder …—David Fisher
David Fisher… it's kind of shameful to admit your idea of unwinding in front of the TV is watching somebody's entire family get murdered by their greedy, estranged uncle.—Lauren Zupkus
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In desperation, Layla calls her estranged sister Shams (Abeer Mohammed), living in territory governed by the other side.
—Jay Weissberg, Variety, 17 May 2026
The catch, in what already seems like a risky project, is that Martínez has decided to cast his own estranged daughter, Emilia (Victoria Luengo), in the lead role, even if she’s only acted in a few forgettable TV shows.
—Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 16 May 2026
After the win, Allie enlists Dean’s help to get Garrett to Hannah’s musical showcase, hoping to broker a reconciliation between the estranged couple.
—Nasha Smith, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026
Her fable depicts twin sisters on a revenge road trip, setting out to right the wrongs of their early childhood at the behest of their estranged mother, finding some catharsis along the way.
—Katie Walsh, Boston Herald, 15 May 2026
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Jay Weissberg, Variety, 17 May 2026
The catch, in what already seems like a risky project, is that Martínez has decided to cast his own estranged daughter, Emilia (Victoria Luengo), in the lead role, even if she’s only acted in a few forgettable TV shows.
—Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 16 May 2026
After the win, Allie enlists Dean’s help to get Garrett to Hannah’s musical showcase, hoping to broker a reconciliation between the estranged couple.
—Nasha Smith, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026
Her fable depicts twin sisters on a revenge road trip, setting out to right the wrongs of their early childhood at the behest of their estranged mother, finding some catharsis along the way.
—Katie Walsh, Boston Herald, 15 May 2026
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“Estranged.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/estranged. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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