BETTER HALVES Synonyms: 26 Similar and Opposite Words

better halves

noun

plural of better half

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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Recent Examples of better halves Actors from hit shows such as The Pitt, Shrinking, The Bear, Pluribus took the opportunity to dress to nines and head for a fun night out with their better halves by their side. — Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 14 Sep. 2026

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Noun

Allen’s teammates and their significant others were also in attendance, as shown in a post shared by DJ Moore’s wife Raven.

— Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 5 Nov. 2026
Team owner James Dolan promised rings to the players' significant others as well, highlighting that the support and sacrifices of the players' partners during last season's playoffs were vital to securing the title.

— Otis Livingston, CBS News, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of significant others

Noun

The partners are exploring whether quantum optimization algorithms could help make electricity grids more efficient.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2026
The platform opens Relex to external systems, agents, partners, and customer teams through APIs, plugins, and other open standards, letting organizations connect existing technology and build new capabilities without replacing what already works.

— Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of partners

Noun

Unlike many restaurant promotions, the eligibility extends beyond veterans and service members to military spouses too.

— Amanda Greenwood, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2026
Starbucks free coffee on Veterans Day Veterans, military service members and military spouses can get a free tall (12-ounce) brewed Starbucks coffee hot or iced.

— Digital Producer, CBS News, 10 Nov. 2026

Definition of spouses

Noun

Other interviewees remembered a time when families seeking husbands for their daughters preferred sons of party cadres; today, a man with access to foreign currency or a profitable business can be much more desirable.

— Jieun Baek, Foreign Affairs, 30 Oct. 2026
During the one-day festival, wives observe a fast and pray for the longevity and well-being of their husbands.

— Hannah Malach, InStyle, 29 Oct. 2026

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