Grief And Loss

noun a feeling of intense longing for something

adjective having or showing a strong desire or longing

• The artist's paintings reflect a deep yearning for inner peace and tranquility.
• She couldn't help but feel a yearning for adventure as she scrolled through travel blogs.
• I've got a serious yearning for some pizza right now.
• His yearning for success burned like a fierce flame within him.

noun A Gold Star family is a family who has lost a loved one in military service.

adjective Gold Star is used to describe the honor given to families of fallen military members.

• The President met with a Gold Star family to express his condolences for their loss.
• I heard that the Gold Star family down the street is having a barbecue this weekend.
• The Gold Star family is always the life of the party.
• She felt like a Gold Star family member after receiving recognition for her hard work.