BETTER HALF Synonyms: 27 Similar and Opposite Words

better half

noun

Definition of better half

as in significant other

the person to whom another is married "Allow me to introduce you to my better half, Joan"

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Recent Examples of better half Chalamet contrasted his better half in an all-white custom Givenchy by Sarah Burton suit. — Christina Perrier, InStyle, 15 Mar. 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 According to TikTok, matching with your better half is here to stay, and the platform has all the #CoupleOutfit content to ensure users never go hungry for inspo. — Lucy Maguire, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2025 Which is why Grace offering the job to Hal over his better half is so good for the health of the show. — Alison Herman, Variety, 16 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for better half

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Noun

Godspeed to those who are trying to hide expenses with their significant other until the next credit card statement hits your inbox.

— Trey Wallace OutKick, FOXNews.com, 6 Nov. 2026
Allen’s teammates and their significant others were also in attendance, as shown in a post shared by DJ Moore’s wife Raven.

— Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of significant other

Noun

In many cases, boards and investors focused on ethical breaches, such as executives using company funds inappropriately or advancing the careers of romantic partners who reported to them.

— Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 9 Nov. 2026
For the board, the primary task is proving that corporate networks, hardware blueprints, and sensitive partner discussions remained secure.

— Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 9 Nov. 2026

Definition of partner

Noun

The partners of billionaires have long been appointed to roles distributing their spouses’ wealth through philanthropic and political giving.

— Julia Black, Vanity Fair, 2 Nov. 2026
As the journalists finalized their divorces with their ex-spouses in 2023, reports of a budding romance came to the forefront.

— Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of spouse

Noun

Almudena López, 74, and her husband attended Wednesday's protest in Madrid thinking of their children.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 12 Nov. 2026
Molly Allen told The Denver Post that her husband has been passionate about working with charitable organizations since entering the league, but the couple has also found community staples since arriving in Denver in 2023.

— Sam Jane, Denver Post, 11 Nov. 2026

Definition of husband

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