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
As one of the players (and their significant other) take center stage, the other characters remain part of the narrative.
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Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 6 May 2025
Oftentimes, men are hesitant to discuss their health with their friends, significant others, and even their doctors.
—William Jones, USA Today, 7 May 2025
This could be the perfect time to have those important heart-to-heart conversations with a significant other or a close friend.
—Staff Author, People.com, 1 May 2025
For instance, with Venus harmonizing with Pluto on May 6, a conversation with a significant other could’ve deepened your connection, whether with someone new or a current partner.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 12 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for significant other
Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 6 May 2025
Oftentimes, men are hesitant to discuss their health with their friends, significant others, and even their doctors.
—William Jones, USA Today, 7 May 2025
This could be the perfect time to have those important heart-to-heart conversations with a significant other or a close friend.
—Staff Author, People.com, 1 May 2025
For instance, with Venus harmonizing with Pluto on May 6, a conversation with a significant other could’ve deepened your connection, whether with someone new or a current partner.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 12 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for significant other
Recent Examples of Synonyms for significant other
Noun
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Amazon’s representative also told Ars that Amazon works with industry partners to break up piracy networks and has assisted law enforcement efforts, including the Police Intellectual Property Crime Unit in London and UK IP Crime Group.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
30 May 2025
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Ticketing links in this article are provided by partners of The Athletic.—
Chris Branch,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
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Many people can’t handle the idea of separating and living away from their spouses at all, even for a few weeks or months.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2025
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For an altogether different approach to the horror genre, try this supremely uncomfortable-looking portrait of codependence starring real-life spouses Alison Brie and Dave Franco as a couple who share everything… including, apparently, their flesh, hair and body parts.—
Dan Heching,
CNN Money,
23 May 2025
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As the family patriarch tearfully recalls the night his boy came into the world, his conniving better half comforts him, tightly holding his hand.—
Matt Cabral,
EW.com,
18 May 2025
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After attending the Paris Games, the Cornishmen are potentially eyeing a return flight to LAX in three years, pending the approval of their better halves, of course.—
Anthony De Leon,
Los Angeles Times,
5 May 2025
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The baby was airlifted to a hospital with a brain bleed and a broken leg, Maggs’ husband shared on Facebook.—
Olivia Lloyd,
Miami Herald,
27 May 2025
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The Walk of Honor dedication allowed the Burt family to remember their father and husband.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
27 May 2025
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“Significant other.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/significant%20other. Accessed 8 Jun. 2025.
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