better halves

noun

plural of better half
as in significant others
the person to whom another is married "Allow me to introduce you to my better half, Joan"

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  1. significant others
  2. partners
  3. spouses
  4. husbands
Noun
  • Here are 17 celebrities who helped fans propose to their significant others.
    — Lydia Price, PEOPLE, 29 July 2026
  • Sure, the golfers are up against the elements, but so are their significant others.
    — Sean Joseph OutKick, FOXNews.com, 26 July 2026
Definition of significant others
Noun
  • Its consumer-facing partners include Regent Seven Seas Cruises, luxury home-rental platform Plum Guide, chauffeur service Blacklane and restaurant operator The Wolseley Hospitality Group.
    — Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026
  • The full cast of celebrities and their pro dancing partners is expected to be unveiled on Good Morning America September 2.
    — Glenn Garner, Deadline, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of partners
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
  • The couple first met in 2022 and began dating in 2023 after filing for divorce from their previous spouses.
    — Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 29 July 2026
Definition of spouses
Noun
  • But recently, two of my friends have suggested that their husbands, and mine, join us.
    — Judith Martin, Mercury News, 31 July 2026
  • More importantly, Paige says, their account has connected them with hundreds of people caring for husbands, children, parents and other relatives with traumatic brain injuries.
    — Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 28 July 2026
Definition of husbands
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“Better halves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/better%20halves. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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