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
Meanwhile her significant other was standing naked between the beds when his bare butt then turned towards her face.
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Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 31 May 2025
And lately, there’s been more eyes than ever on the Chiefs thanks to Kelce and his significant other — global pop superstar Taylor Swift.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 15 May 2025
His roommates and former significant other are expected to testify again during the trial, which could last as many as 10 weeks.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 7 May 2025
As one of the players (and their significant other) take center stage, the other characters remain part of the narrative.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 6 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for significant other
Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 31 May 2025
And lately, there’s been more eyes than ever on the Chiefs thanks to Kelce and his significant other — global pop superstar Taylor Swift.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 15 May 2025
His roommates and former significant other are expected to testify again during the trial, which could last as many as 10 weeks.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 7 May 2025
As one of the players (and their significant other) take center stage, the other characters remain part of the narrative.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 6 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for significant other
Recent Examples of Synonyms for significant other
Noun
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The projects, now looking for co-production partners, will compete for the 10,000 Euros Midpoint and KVIFF Development Award as well as the Eurimages Co-production Development Award of 20,000 Euros.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
10 June 2025
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Related Articles His appointment reflects the commitment of Woolrich and its financial partners to simultaneously grow its domestic, European market, and the APAC region, which last year represented about 5 percent of the global business.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
10 June 2025
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According to Cerulli Associates, more than $100 trillion is expected to flow from baby boomers and older generations to heirs and spouses.—
Robert Frank,
CNBC,
5 June 2025
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Didion wrote these notes to her spouse apparently so he could be kept informed of what are generally considered private conversations between patient and doctor, and their very existence demonstrates the intensity of the couple’s marital bond.—
Evelyn McDonnell
June 5,
Literary Hub,
5 June 2025
Noun
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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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And then my husband and I will go to bed around 10:30.—
Michelle Woo,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2025
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The origin story has, of course, become famous: Julia discovered French cuisine in 1948, when her husband, Paul, a State Department officer, was assigned to the American Embassy in Paris.—
Ina Garten,
New Yorker,
8 June 2025
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“Significant other.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/significant%20other. Accessed 21 Jun. 2025.
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