Please come to our party—and your better half is invited, too!
“Allow me to introduce you to my better half, Joan”
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In a rare and memorable moment, Gosling shouted out his better half while accepting the Oscar for Best Actor in 2017.—Christina Perrier, InStyle, 11 Feb. 2026 My better half, however, is an old pro, with years of cutting, plotting, heat transfer and sticker designing ... all sorts of crafty things with her Cricut and more.—New Atlas, 29 Jan. 2026 Best Podcast nominee Jason Bateman brought his better half, Amanda Anka, who rocked a sheer number.—Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 12 Jan. 2026 The returning lineup for Holiday in the Park includes live music and character photo ops plus visits with Saint Nick and his better half.—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 24 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for better half