better half

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Recent Examples of better half But if Blondie’s better half could manage to enjoy a Dagwood sandwich, Link could surely manage to savor the delicacy that Jo had created for him! Charlie Mason, TVLine, 14 Mar. 2025 Between the ages of fourteen and fifty-four Nadia does not for a single minute not have an admirer or a boyfriend or a better half. Joseph O’Neill, The New Yorker, 23 Feb. 2025 But Banner reminds his better half of the money and property that will come from his partnership with the baddie. Matt Cabral, EW.com, 23 Feb. 2025 About half of this episode — the better half — concerns Juliette’s efforts to earn Solo’s trust and to find out more about what happened in Silo 17. Noel Murray, Vulture, 29 Nov. 2024 See All Example Sentences for better half
Recent Examples of Synonyms for better half
Noun
  • And that significant other doesn’t even need to be still employed by the Patriots.
    Bill Speros, Boston Herald, 25 June 2025
  • While both films highlight the aftermath of getting involved with the other’s significant other, Splitsville shows the writing duo expanding into broader material.
    Nikki Sternberg, HollywoodReporter, 23 June 2025
Noun
  • Dinos aren’t really a date night movie with 7% on a date, and those with a spouse/partner at 21%.
    Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 5 July 2025
  • Now in its tenth year, the Security Summit partners continue to work together to raise awareness about data theft in the tax professional community.
    Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 5 July 2025
Noun
  • The National Immigration Agency estimates about 140,000 Chinese spouses hold permanent residency in Taiwan, a democratic, self-governing island which China claims as its territory.
    Ashish Valentine, NPR, 29 June 2025
  • In the case of spouses, USCIS officers are required to gather testimony and evaluate other relevant evidence to determine whether the relationship meets the criteria.
    Maykel Gonzalez, Miami Herald, 26 June 2025
Noun
  • The actress’ husband, José Bastón, also recently underwent shoulder surgery and was sporting a sling in paparazzi photos.
    Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 1 July 2025
  • Many access the internet only on devices controlled by someone else: a husband, a father, or a shopkeeper.
    TrickleUp, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025

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“Better half.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/better%20half. Accessed 11 Jul. 2025.

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