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
My significant other of 16 years is fighting cancer.
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Jeanne Phillips,
Mercury News,
14 June 2026
One poster on the wedding site The Knot advised inviting someone along with a significant other together on one invitation.
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Teresa Mull,
FOXNews.com,
13 June 2026
The trio invites fans to display their emotions, since many of their songs’ lyrical content is centered on loving a significant other or loving each other.
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Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
11 June 2026
There were also special appearances by some of the cast's significant others at the time, such as David Arquette and Brad Pitt, whose performances took on a fun meta context.
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Kevin Jacobsen,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for significant other
Jeanne Phillips,
Mercury News,
14 June 2026
One poster on the wedding site The Knot advised inviting someone along with a significant other together on one invitation.
—
Teresa Mull,
FOXNews.com,
13 June 2026
The trio invites fans to display their emotions, since many of their songs’ lyrical content is centered on loving a significant other or loving each other.
—
Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
11 June 2026
There were also special appearances by some of the cast's significant others at the time, such as David Arquette and Brad Pitt, whose performances took on a fun meta context.
—
Kevin Jacobsen,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for significant other
Recent Examples of Synonyms for significant other
Noun
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Aldo Álvarez started Mercatoria, another online delivery service, in 2021 with three other Cuban partners.
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Other founders made connections that led to funding, customers, and strategic partners.
Noun
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If the deceased spouse's job provided coverage, the survivor and dependents may qualify for up to 36 months of COBRA continuation, often requiring a decision within 60 days, at full premium cost.
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Do those exceptions include your spouse inheriting your credit card debt, though?
Noun
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The episode focuses on the budding romance between Dean and Allie Hayes, the best friend to Garrett’s better half and season one’s leading lady, Hannah Wells, played by Ella Bright.
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My better half is this and more!
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Avila’s sister, Patricia Avila, who was also on the job when the mauling took place, was awarded $885,000 for emotional distress, and Maria Avila’s husband, Oscar Olivo, was separately awarded $50,000.
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She is survived by her husband, Rodney Timson, and their two sons.
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“Significant other.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/significant%20other. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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