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
The returning lineup for Holiday in the Park includes live music and character photo ops plus visits with Saint Nick and his better half.
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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.
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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.
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Alison Herman,
Variety,
16 Oct. 2025
And Anthony’s better half, Kate, will also be back.
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Kathleen Newman-Bremang,
Refinery29,
14 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for 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
And Anthony’s better half, Kate, will also be back.
—
Kathleen Newman-Bremang,
Refinery29,
14 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for better half
Recent Examples of Synonyms for better half
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The order bars William Applegate, 31, from contacting the singer, her sister Sarah Carpenter and her sister's significant other George Smith, who both live with her, for five years.
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Half the people here are writing for and/or directing their significant other.
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Amid the fallout, Honarkar lost possession of most of his properties, including the historic Hotel Laguna, where a public scuffle had broken out in 2023 between his security team and guards working for the partner who wrested control of the landmark.
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The company will also begin outreach to Lunya’s existing wholesale partners and Dana-co’s broader retail network in coming weeks.
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Spending more time alone, or limiting social interactions to a spouse or partner, can contribute to isolation and other mental health challenges, Ashad-Bishop said.
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On Thursday, business was buzzing, perhaps partly because Brittany Mahomes, spouse of Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, shared the post on her Instagram page.
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Adams was out with her father, husband Darren Le Gallo, and daughter when things went The Pitt real quick.
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Ducasse said her husband ultimately agreed to voluntary removal to Mexico.
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“Better half.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/better%20half. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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