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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One in ten adults who are either married, living with their partner, or in a committed relationship met their significant other through a dating site or app, a 2023 Pew Research Center study found.
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USA TODAY, 2 Apr. 2024
During an appearance on Call Her Daddy Tuesday, the former child star reflected on her decision to move in with a significant other at 17.
—Daniela Avila, Peoplemag, 10 Apr. 2024
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USA TODAY, 2 Apr. 2024
During an appearance on Call Her Daddy Tuesday, the former child star reflected on her decision to move in with a significant other at 17.
—Daniela Avila, Peoplemag, 10 Apr. 2024
See all Example Sentences for significant other
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“Significant other.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/significant%20other. Accessed 3 May. 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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