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
Noun
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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.
Noun
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Aldo Álvarez started Mercatoria, another online delivery service, in 2021 with three other Cuban partners.
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Other founders made connections that led to funding, customers, and strategic partners.
Noun
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If the deceased spouse's job provided coverage, the survivor and dependents may qualify for up to 36 months of COBRA continuation, often requiring a decision within 60 days, at full premium cost.
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Do those exceptions include your spouse inheriting your credit card debt, though?
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Avila’s sister, Patricia Avila, who was also on the job when the mauling took place, was awarded $885,000 for emotional distress, and Maria Avila’s husband, Oscar Olivo, was separately awarded $50,000.
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She is survived by her husband, Rodney Timson, and their two sons.
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“Better half.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/better%20half. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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