as in partner
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
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.
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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
Spencer finally catches a break, but bad luck continues to follow his better half.
—Matt Cabral, EW.com, 23 Mar. 2025
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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
Spencer finally catches a break, but bad luck continues to follow his better half.
—Matt Cabral, EW.com, 23 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for better half
Noun
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Advisors who can build trust and act as a central coordinator for these services are invaluable—and often become long-term partners even after the spotlight fades.—
Jason Katz,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2025
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But Monday’s event aims to underscore the commitment of the two partners to working together during an increasingly fraught geopolitical era.—
Jeanna Smialek,
New York Times,
18 May 2025
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The relationship comedy series explores the shifting power dynamics between spouses as a technological mishap triggers the ultimate marital crisis, pitting them against each other in a battle for dominance.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
12 May 2025
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State inheritance tax hits anything left to relatives other than spouse, with partial exemptions.—
William P. Barrett,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
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For instance, with Venus harmonizing with Pluto on May 6, a conversation with a significant other could’ve deepened your connection, whether with someone new or a current partner.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
12 May 2025
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But at home, their significant other doesn’t get that same effort and care.—
Dr. Jacqueline Olds and Dr. Richard Schwartzs,
CNBC,
10 May 2025
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Alongside her husband, Masoud Shojaee Founder of Shoma Group and a leading figure in South Florida real estate—Stephanie Shojaee continues to elevate the brand's influence and impact across the region.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
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In January, Baldoni accused Lively and her husband, Ryan Reynolds, of civil extortion, defamation and more in a $400 million lawsuit, which mentioned Swift.—
Janelle Ash,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2025
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“Better half.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/better%20half. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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