as in partner
the person to whom another is married
she has threatened to divorce her significant other if he doesn't stop gambling
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Examples Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of significant other
Don’t torment your significant other who will definitely, certainly catch up with Conclave this weekend.
—
Steven Zeitchik, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Dec. 2024
The significant others of famous athletes and rappers are stepping into the spotlight.
—Nick Caruso, TVLine, 11 Dec. 2024
One partner, a passionate environmentalist, may present research, share personal stories and seek affirmation from their significant other, who is a dedicated meat-eater.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
The spouse or significant other of your ceremony officiant, as well as both parents of ring bearers and flower girls.
—Marissa Miller, Vogue, 5 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for significant other 
Steven Zeitchik, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Dec. 2024
The significant others of famous athletes and rappers are stepping into the spotlight.
—Nick Caruso, TVLine, 11 Dec. 2024
One partner, a passionate environmentalist, may present research, share personal stories and seek affirmation from their significant other, who is a dedicated meat-eater.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
The spouse or significant other of your ceremony officiant, as well as both parents of ring bearers and flower girls.
—Marissa Miller, Vogue, 5 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for significant other
Recent Examples of Synonyms for significant other
Noun
-
This way, Min can secure a green card and stay in the States with his partner Chris (Bowen Yang), while Angela and her real girlfriend Lee (Lily Gladstone) can collect the money for IVF treatments.Ben Rosenstock, TIME, 19 Dec. 2024
-
In March, rumors spread of Martin’s engagement to longtime partner Dakota Johnson; of late, tabloids have been floating the idea that the relationship has cooled.Alex Morris, Rolling Stone, 19 Dec. 2024
Noun
-
Ask your spouse, colleague, or friend to join in pickle ball.Lieke ten Brummelhuis, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
-
But my spreadsheet maintenance enthusiasm greatly outweighs that of my spouse.Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 26 Dec. 2024
Noun
-
About half of this episode — the better half — concerns Juliette’s efforts to earn Solo’s trust and to find out more about what happened in Silo 17.Noel Murray, Vulture, 29 Nov. 2024
-
Expected to be a weakness, UCLA’s defense has emerged as its better half thanks largely to the 6-foot-3, 325-pound senior who has become a symbol for a team trying to persevere through a five-game losing streak.Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2024
Noun
-
Harriet’s husband, Carl (Reginald VelJohnson), is a Chicago police officer who watches the family’s budget like a hawk and occasionally, under stress, blows his top.Vinson Cunningham, The New Yorker, 16 Dec. 2024
-
She is survived by her husband, their children and grandchildren.Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024
Thesaurus Entries Near significant other
Cite this Entry
“Significant other.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/significant%20other. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share