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
While Hollywood's biggest stars brought their best fashion to the event, many also arrived with their significant others, adding a dose of love to the red carpet.
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Shafiq Najib, ABC News, 15 Mar. 2026
So the sport that always seems to capture America’s attention every Winter Olympiad is a great place to meet a significant other or bring your romantic partner to throw stones down a sheet of ice, and have a blast while doing it.
—Mark Billingsley, Sacbee.com, 20 Feb. 2026
Pisces tend to fully dedicate themselves to a significant other early on.
—Olivia Munson, USA Today, 19 Feb. 2026
Do not cheat on your significant other.
—Alex Kirshner, New York Times, 14 Feb. 2026
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Shafiq Najib, ABC News, 15 Mar. 2026
So the sport that always seems to capture America’s attention every Winter Olympiad is a great place to meet a significant other or bring your romantic partner to throw stones down a sheet of ice, and have a blast while doing it.
—Mark Billingsley, Sacbee.com, 20 Feb. 2026
Pisces tend to fully dedicate themselves to a significant other early on.
—Olivia Munson, USA Today, 19 Feb. 2026
Do not cheat on your significant other.
—Alex Kirshner, New York Times, 14 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for significant other
Recent Examples of Synonyms for significant other
Noun
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Jones now partners with Kayte Christensen, the team’s current color commentator.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
11 Apr. 2026
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Our expert take The Citi Strata Premier® Card has competitive rewards rates and unlocks access to all of the Citi ThankYou® transfer partners, which boosts the value of your points.—
Liz Knueven,Ryley Amond,
CNBC,
11 Apr. 2026
Noun
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During the trip, the astronauts were able to speak with their spouses and children via brief, remote calls.—
Jackie Wattles,
CNN Money,
11 Apr. 2026
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Squatriglia sometimes makes the booking request using a spouse’s bio instead.—
Mark Ellwood,
Robb Report,
11 Apr. 2026
Noun
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My better half is this and more!—
Ticked Off,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 Apr. 2026
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Chalamet contrasted his better half in an all-white custom Givenchy by Sarah Burton suit.—
Christina Perrier,
InStyle,
15 Mar. 2026
Noun
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On Sunday, April 12, the influencer, 28, shared a snap to her Instagram Stories of the Secret Lives of Mormon Wives star — who is the ex-husband of cast member Miranda Hope — sitting in the grass arm-in-arm at the iconic music festival.—
Luke Chinman,
PEOPLE,
14 Apr. 2026
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Paramedics took the couple to Palomar Medical Center, where they were pronounced dead — the husband shortly after arrival, and Connie Weatherford the following afternoon.—
Kristina Davis,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Apr. 2026
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“Significant other.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/significant%20other. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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