benedict

noun

Definition of benedictnext
as in husband

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  1. husband
  2. mister
  3. spouse
  4. hubby
  5. man
  6. partner
  7. significant other
Noun
  • Feliciano and Jones, a husband-wife duo, are expected to purchase between 40 and 45 percent of the franchise, with several other investors joining them at a smaller combined percentage.
    — Dennis Lin, New York Times, 22 July 2026
  • Explosive allegations were also made in a letter sent in June 2024 by Wilson’s lawyer Bryan Freedman to Ghost and the other producers of the film, Ghost’s husband Gregor Cameron and Vince Holden.
    — Hilary Whiteman, CNN Money, 22 July 2026
Definition of husband
Noun
  • To hear neighbors tell it, the deodorizers, misters and other efforts to mitigate the issues aren’t enough.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 23 July 2026
  • There are other cooling spots as well as seven water misters on the fair grounds.
    — Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado Updated July 17, Sacbee.com, 17 July 2026
Definition of mister
Noun
  • With Lassiter’s help, Jack and Sue Roberts started a support group for Parkinson’s patients and their spouses.
    — Nicole Borman, Miami Herald, 30 July 2026
  • This is a spot to impress your future spouse or to celebrate a milestone.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 July 2026
Definition of spouse
Noun
  • Gisele Bündchen enjoys a low-key bike ride with her hubby Joaquim Valente in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on July 26.
    — Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 29 July 2026
  • But Swift probably encouraged her hubby in performing a duet.
    — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 21 July 2026
Definition of hubby
Noun
  • Chamberlain allegedly pointed a handgun at the third man prior to Marshall’s arrival.
    — Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 July 2026
  • The three women were caught in the crossfire, while the three men allegedly participated in the gunfire.
    — Reeti Malhotra July 21, Sacbee.com, 22 July 2026
Definition of man
Noun
  • There’s one song that Michael Sanders and I, and my other writing partner Michael Ciro, wrote together that was really interesting.
    — Jim Ryan, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
  • In April, Star-Telegram media partner WFAA reported that the district had over 200 teaching vacancies.
    — Maven Navarro, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 July 2026
Definition of partner
Noun
  • The stereotypical tokenmaxxer was staying up late — perhaps ignoring their significant other — while orchestrating an army of 24-hour AI agents performing work on their behalf.
    — Matt O’Brien, Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2026
  • Here are 17 celebrities who helped fans propose to their significant others.
    — Lydia Price, PEOPLE, 29 July 2026
Definition of significant other
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