How to Use significant other in a Sentence

significant other

noun
  • Before you make such an important decision, you should talk it over with your significant other.
  • And any one of these Valentine's Day movies is the perfect way to cozy up on the couch with your significant other.
    Elizabeth Berry, Woman's Day, 21 Dec. 2022
  • Here’s a robe and boxer combo both you and a significant other are sure to love.
    Michelle Duncan, Rolling Stone, 21 Feb. 2024
  • Treat your significant other and yourself with a date to Carvers Steaks and Seafood.
    The Salt Lake Tribune, 9 Aug. 2022
  • The same words that come off as critique from a significant other sound like advice from a friend.
    Hannah Singleton, Outside Online, 19 July 2022
  • No one wants to have to convince their significant other to do that.
    Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 22 May 2022
  • Atae compares his thought process to a split with a significant other.
    Stephen Daw, Billboard, 2 Aug. 2023
  • Your significant other is away on a business trip and the school will only release your child to a guardian.
    Chris Hachey, BGR, 14 Feb. 2022
  • Note to self: Here are six things to let go of before moving in with your significant other.
    Katie Toussaint, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
  • The songs share a title and a theme of humbly asking for their significant other for the holiday.
    Elise Brisco, USA TODAY, 4 June 2022
  • One of the most painful, gut-wrenching days many of us will ever face is the one in which our spouse or significant other passes.
    Jessica Cannella, Forbes, 13 Feb. 2023
  • Baking is a fun way to spend more time with your significant other.
    Rebekah Lowin, Country Living, 9 Jan. 2023
  • If the name Nili Lotan doesn’t ring any bells, try asking your significant other.
    Kareem Rashed, Robb Report, 10 Aug. 2022
  • The emotive track is a reflection on the need to embrace time spent with a significant other.
    Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 22 Apr. 2022
  • Plus, if your significant other wants to get in on the fun and dress up together, even sweeter.
    Karla Pope, Good Housekeeping, 2 Aug. 2023
  • All the kids and their significant others were visiting him up at his house.
    Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 19 Nov. 2023
  • Your significant other should have made more of an effort to call you by your preferred name 20 years ago.
    Abigail Van Buren, oregonlive, 29 Mar. 2022
  • In fact, a handful of people even mused about pulling this prank on their significant others.
    Kelsey Mulvey, House Beautiful, 28 July 2023
  • Like a real spouse, a work husband or work wife can be a significant other.
    Anne Marie Chaker, WSJ, 2 Mar. 2023
  • And, it’s become a common way to spend time with our significant other.
    Sara Kuburic, USA TODAY, 9 Nov. 2022
  • Here’s a pro tip for those who made it this far into the column: Wait for your significant other’s birthday.
    Sean McDonnell, cleveland, 18 July 2023
  • Beyond that, adults tend to dream about, well, other adults, from friends to significant others.
    Alex Orlando, Discover Magazine, 20 Sep. 2023
  • Bonus: If your significant other is a big fan of a certain team, this fall date idea can be a great way to spoil them with surprise tickets.
    Alyssa Longobucco, House Beautiful, 21 July 2023
  • Scroll on down to see who showed up with a significant other (including on their accessories) and packed on the PDA on the pink carpet.
    Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 13 Sep. 2023
  • Want to solve the problem of what to call your boyfriend/significant other/partner forever?
    Laurie Yarnell, Good Housekeeping, 16 June 2023
  • My daughter’s significant other will go out and get food for everyone in the house but brings back nothing for me.
    Annie Lane, oregonlive, 10 June 2022
  • Use the Couples book as a prompt to raise the topic of career management with your significant other.
    Caroline Ceniza-Levine, Forbes, 11 Oct. 2022
  • One is to start at home by talking with your spouse or significant other as well as parents and children.
    Russ Wiles, The Arizona Republic, 25 Sep. 2022
  • Each of the women sported red and white attire in support of their significant others’ team.
    Charna Flam, Peoplemag, 31 Jan. 2024
  • Bae, baby, boo — these are just a few of the most popular nicknames to call your significant other in 2023.
    Nina Derwin, Woman's Day, 1 Aug. 2023

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