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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Whether making a festive basket for your significant other or dishing out sweet treats at a holiday party, there’s no easier way to add a heartfelt touch to seasonal celebrations.
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Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Jan. 2025
Swift's relationships have long been a subject of public fascination, in large part because her music often obliquely references her significant others, inciting fans to speculate about details.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 6 Jan. 2025
Pamper your significant other with cozy pajamas and a neck massager that brings the spa home, or add heat to date night with a risqué game of truth or dare.
—Malia Griggs, Glamour, 6 Jan. 2025
With the moon in Capricorn in your third house, consider spending the night with close friends or a significant other — thought-provoking conversations will be flowing.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 31 Dec. 2024
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Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Jan. 2025
Swift's relationships have long been a subject of public fascination, in large part because her music often obliquely references her significant others, inciting fans to speculate about details.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 6 Jan. 2025
Pamper your significant other with cozy pajamas and a neck massager that brings the spa home, or add heat to date night with a risqué game of truth or dare.
—Malia Griggs, Glamour, 6 Jan. 2025
With the moon in Capricorn in your third house, consider spending the night with close friends or a significant other — thought-provoking conversations will be flowing.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 31 Dec. 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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