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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This isn't intended to be a trauma dump, inspire jealousy, or make your significant other act as your therapist.
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Fellas, your wife, your lady, your significant other, nah, nah, your wife, is your north star.
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These indications point to a future where automakers fiercely compete for a shrinking number of customers, said Mark Gottfredson, a partner at Bain & Company.
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Information-sharing efforts State officials say nonprofits and private-sector partners have become increasingly important as federal support has receded.
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Harold Baines and Greg Walker, Kittle’s teammates on the 1983 White Sox squad, and their spouses also attended the quick ceremony.
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Typically, non-spouses can’t file a joint tax return.
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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 1 Jul. 2026.
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