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
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Also, be aware that there does appear to be some pressure from a significant other, either in your personal life or professional one, pushing back at you at this time and demanding more of your attention.
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Kyle Thomas, People.com, 1 Dec. 2024
Some people love falling asleep next to their significant other and waking beside them the next morning, but in the case of one man, there is nothing worse.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 29 Nov. 2024
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Wake up for Christmas brunch in a matching set of pajamas with your significant other.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 27 Nov. 2024
Their discursive subjects might include an elevator speech to prep a significant other about the gaudiness of the family fortune.
—Melvin Backman, Quartz, 19 Nov. 2024
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Kyle Thomas, People.com, 1 Dec. 2024
Some people love falling asleep next to their significant other and waking beside them the next morning, but in the case of one man, there is nothing worse.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 29 Nov. 2024
Couples Christmas pajamas set: on sale for $17.99 Original price: $36.99
Wake up for Christmas brunch in a matching set of pajamas with your significant other.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 27 Nov. 2024
Their discursive subjects might include an elevator speech to prep a significant other about the gaudiness of the family fortune.
—Melvin Backman, Quartz, 19 Nov. 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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