significant other
noun
: a person who is important to one's well-being
especially
: a spouse or one in a similar relationship
Examples of significant other in a Sentence
Before you make such an important decision, you should talk it over with your significant other.
she has threatened to divorce her significant other if he doesn't stop gambling
Recent Examples on the Web
On a lighter note, Mer finally seems to be on the same page with significant other Nick.
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Charlie Mason, TVLine, 14 Sep. 2024
This tricky square between Venus and your modern ruler could be the root of a significant other's erratic behavior, while others of you tend to unexpected changes in your personal life or family unit.
—Valerie Mesa, Peoplemag, 2 Aug. 2024
One of the biggest misconceptions people have about the process is that Perel is a psychological handyman hired to fix their significant other.
—Aditi Shrikant, CNBC, 4 Sep. 2024
Taking a five-second break during an argument with your significant other could help defuse the situation, according to new research.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN, 16 Aug. 2024
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Charlie Mason, TVLine, 14 Sep. 2024
This tricky square between Venus and your modern ruler could be the root of a significant other's erratic behavior, while others of you tend to unexpected changes in your personal life or family unit.
—Valerie Mesa, Peoplemag, 2 Aug. 2024
One of the biggest misconceptions people have about the process is that Perel is a psychological handyman hired to fix their significant other.
—Aditi Shrikant, CNBC, 4 Sep. 2024
Taking a five-second break during an argument with your significant other could help defuse the situation, according to new research.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN, 16 Aug. 2024
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significant other
noun
significant oth·er
-ˈət͟h-ər 
: a person who is important to one's well-being
especially
: a spouse or one in a similar relationship
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