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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If the unmarried grandchildren in your family aren’t allowed to bring home significant others to stay in the same room, then explain to Dana that this policy has to be universally applied.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Mercury News,
14 Sep. 2025 -
Four drinks are inspired by Kelce, Mahomes and their significant others.—
Jenna Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Talks are also ongoing with potential partners to bring similar concepts to resort locations such as Dubai, Ibiza, Macao, and Thailand.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
4 Oct. 2025
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By 2009, Ina Garten's Engagement Roast Chicken entered the chat, and rumor has it that a similar dish may have inspired Meghan Markle and Prince Harry to finally shift from partners to fiancés.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The series examines the power balance, or imbalance, between spouses.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
8 Oct. 2025
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For married couples filing jointly, spouses aged 70½ or older can also transfer up to $108,000 from their IRA.—
Kate Dore, CFP®, EA,
CNBC,
8 Oct. 2025
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The clip captures her husbands efforts at trying to get their toddler, Alicia, toilet trained.—
Jack Beresford,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Oct. 2025
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In addition to her, around six other IDF widows are pursuing parenthood using sperm retrieved from their deceased husbands.—
Amelie Botbol,
FOXNews.com,
5 Oct. 2025
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“Better halves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/better%20halves. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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