SIGNIFICANT OTHER Synonyms: 27 Similar and Opposite Words

significant other

noun

Definition of significant other

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 Some may choose to involve their significant other with a couple’s celebration. — Sarah Zendejas, Vogue, 28 July 2026 Sure, the golfers are up against the elements, but so are their significant others. — Sean Joseph Outkick, FOXNews.com, 26 July 2026 Sure enough, my significant other was rounding the nose of the Cadillac, smiling coolly at my new friend. — Byron Hurd, The Drive, 23 July 2026 Invite their significant other over for dinner or to attend a family outing. — Sherri Gordon, Parents, 21 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for significant other

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Noun

Cocaine trafficking is not a victimless crime, and the FBI and our partners will use every tool at our disposal to keep ridding our communities of these deadly narcotics.

— Madeline Bartos, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026
The men’s World Cup showed that brands do not need to spend millions of dollars on becoming an official partner to garner attention.

— Dan Sheldon, New York Times, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of partner

Noun

Ted Pappageorge, of Culinary Workers Union Local 226, said the policy is not effective, especially for married couples who both rely on tips as spouses must share the $25,000 cap.

— Juhi Doshi, ABC News, 5 Aug. 2026
Chesapeake Life Center group for individuals grieving death of spouse or life partner.

— Jamie Chapman, Baltimore Sun, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of spouse

Noun

Panthea then gets angry at Karen, saying that Karen is jealous of her and her relationship with her husband.

— Brian Moylan, Vulture, 12 Aug. 2026
The general managers described Garcia as Sanchez’s husband and as a hardworking, dedicated family man who supported not only his family in New York but also back in his home country, Colombia.

— Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of husband

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