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
  • Vernon, meanwhile, is encouraging people to remember that there was a man, a husband and father behind the headlines.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Prosecutors dropped all charges relating to the husband before her trial began in April 2025.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of husband
Noun
  • Staying safe Even with the relief of water misters, the heat stroke remains a risk in high temperatures.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 5 Aug. 2026
  • 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
Definition of mister
Noun
  • These broad themes stretch us outside the confines of looking for an appropriate spouse.
    — Anne E. Fernald, Literary Hub, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Additionally, spouses of those experiencing gambling harm are 10 times more likely to end up in the emergency room because those with a gambling disorder are nearly 37% more likely to domestically abuse their partners.
    — Brianne Doura-Schawohl, Baltimore Sun, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of spouse
Noun
  • His ex-wife lives directly across the canal with new hubby Joaquim Valente and their newborn.
    — Greg Cote August 16, Miami Herald, 16 Aug. 2026
  • 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
Definition of hubby
Noun
  • The young men made an emergency call for towing assistance and were focused on dealing with the sinking boat and leaving the island.
    — Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN Money, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Vernon, meanwhile, is encouraging people to remember that there was a man, a husband and father behind the headlines.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of man
Noun
  • The partners will help establish the systems needed to manage one of Australia’s most technically demanding defense programs.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 19 Aug. 2026
  • The hotel partners with nearby institutions, including 315 Restaurant & Wine Bar, where guests can charge meals directly to their room, and the Pink Adobe, the longtime Santa Fe favorite, which the Serets purchased in 2022.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of partner
Noun
  • So, here’s a step-by-step itinerary that would be perfect for a daddy-daughter day, family outing, date with your significant other, or just to treat yourself.
    — Justin Brown, AJC.com, 16 Aug. 2026
  • The 13 teams this time out include two women’s pro athletes, as well as the usual mix of siblings, parents and kids, BFFs and significant others.
    — Michael Schneider, Variety, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of significant other
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