significant other
noun
: a person who is important to one's well-being
especially
: a spouse or one in a similar relationship
Examples of significant other in a Sentence
Before you make such an important decision, you should talk it over with your significant other.
she has threatened to divorce her significant other if he doesn't stop gambling
Recent Examples on the Web
And that significant other doesn’t even need to be still employed by the Patriots.
—
Bill Speros, Boston Herald, 25 June 2025
While both films highlight the aftermath of getting involved with the other’s significant other, Splitsville shows the writing duo expanding into broader material.
—Nikki Sternberg, HollywoodReporter, 23 June 2025
With the sun entering Cancer, and your seventh house of agreements, compromise and significant others, this is the perfect time to take a closer look at your relationships, whether for business or pleasure.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 20 June 2025
The way partners support their significant others in business ventures and family-building requires a new framework—one that extends beyond traditional gender roles and embraces a more fluid approach to leadership both in the workplace and at home.
—Willow Kai, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for significant other
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Bill Speros, Boston Herald, 25 June 2025
While both films highlight the aftermath of getting involved with the other’s significant other, Splitsville shows the writing duo expanding into broader material.
—Nikki Sternberg, HollywoodReporter, 23 June 2025
With the sun entering Cancer, and your seventh house of agreements, compromise and significant others, this is the perfect time to take a closer look at your relationships, whether for business or pleasure.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 20 June 2025
The way partners support their significant others in business ventures and family-building requires a new framework—one that extends beyond traditional gender roles and embraces a more fluid approach to leadership both in the workplace and at home.
—Willow Kai, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for significant other
Cite this Entry
“Significant other.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/significant%20other. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
Copy CitationMedical Definition
significant other
noun
significant oth·er
-ˈət͟h-ər 
: a person who is important to one's well-being
especially
: a spouse or one in a similar relationship
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share