as in partner
the person to whom another is married
she has threatened to divorce her significant other if he doesn't stop gambling
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Recent Examples of significant other
Whether consumers are shopping for a significant other, friends, or themselves, Amazon’s slew of Valentine’s Day items could be a great way to make the holiday a bit more meaningful, without breaking the bank.
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Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 11 Feb. 2025
On Friday night, the singer (and Cowan’s partner) returned to the role of supportive significant other — a different level of VIP — as the designer unveiled his latest collection at the Glasshouse during New York Fashion Week.
—Kristen Tauer, WWD, 8 Feb. 2025
Purchasing gifts for those outside of significant others or family members continues to rise in popularity.
—Kristan Hawkins, Newsweek, 6 Feb. 2025
Some were created in partnership with parents, siblings or significant others.
—Martina Ibáñez-Baldor, Los Angeles Times, 15 Feb. 2025
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Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 11 Feb. 2025
On Friday night, the singer (and Cowan’s partner) returned to the role of supportive significant other — a different level of VIP — as the designer unveiled his latest collection at the Glasshouse during New York Fashion Week.
—Kristen Tauer, WWD, 8 Feb. 2025
Purchasing gifts for those outside of significant others or family members continues to rise in popularity.
—Kristan Hawkins, Newsweek, 6 Feb. 2025
Some were created in partnership with parents, siblings or significant others.
—Martina Ibáñez-Baldor, Los Angeles Times, 15 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for significant other
Noun
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The United States also hopes to establish long-term human stays on the moon by 2030 as part of the Artemis program spearheaded by NASA and joined by multiple international partners.—
Tommy Tuberville,
Newsweek,
7 Mar. 2025
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Editor’s Note: CNN Style is one of the official media partners of Paris Fashion Week.—
Kati Chitrakorn,
CNN,
7 Mar. 2025
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Guy Pearce is an antagonistic delight wielding passive-aggressive hostility as the main character’s benefactor, and Felicity Jones, as the architect’s loyal wife, is the heart of the piece who steps up when her spouse can’t.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA TODAY,
1 Mar. 2025
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Twenty-six percent say their spouse follows a different religion than them.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Galentine's Day, the better half of Valentine's Day, is on Feb. 13.—
Nadia Lopez,
Axios,
11 Feb. 2025
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Hera, his better half (also his sister), only comes with one setting: vengeful.—
Cody Cottier,
Discover Magazine,
20 Jan. 2025
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The Duchess of Sussex and her husband, Prince Harry, made the decision to step back from their duties and moved to Canada before relocating to Montecito in early 2020.—
Julia Teti,
WWD,
4 Mar. 2025
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In a 2020 interview with Entertainment Tonight, Ms. Parton said her husband had never wanted to be in the spotlight.—
Sara Ruberg,
New York Times,
4 Mar. 2025
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“Significant other.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/significant%20other. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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