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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Noun
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While Hollywood's biggest stars brought their best fashion to the event, many also arrived with their significant others, adding a dose of love to the red carpet.—
Shafiq Najib,
ABC News,
15 Mar. 2026 -
From family and significant others to the cat that ate half my birthday cake last night, now is our chance to show our appreciation that often goes unsaid.—
Joe Mutascio,
IndyStar,
11 Feb. 2026
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These achievements are linked to the longstanding work between the county, local providers and community partners, officials say.—
Briah Lumpkins,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Mar. 2026
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Israel will be treading over familiar ground in southern Lebanon, enjoys intelligence superiority, operational superiority, and has the backing of partners in Lebanon.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
26 Mar. 2026
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To deduct up to $12,000 as a married couple, both spouses must be at least 65.—
Jeanne Sahadi,
CNN Money,
21 Mar. 2026
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Friends, spouses, partners and even members of the general public will be encouraged by your positive energy.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
21 Mar. 2026
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Like us, these families trusted the Williams’ in their most vulnerable moment — right after losing their husbands, fathers, wives, mothers, sisters, brothers and children — and they were denied the dignity and care that every family has a right to expect.—
Vaughan Bagley,
Baltimore Sun,
22 Mar. 2026
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Particular challenges for women and minorities The bill under consideration is also likely to pose particular challenges for women, especially those who have taken their husbands’ name, which does doesn’t match the name on their birth certificate.—
Josh Meyer,
USA Today,
21 Mar. 2026
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“Better halves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/better%20halves. Accessed 29 Mar. 2026.
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