better half

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Recent Examples of better half After attending the Paris Games, the Cornishmen are potentially eyeing a return flight to LAX in three years, pending the approval of their better halves, of course. Anthony De Leon, Los Angeles Times, 5 May 2025 Spencer finally catches a break, but bad luck continues to follow his better half. Matt Cabral, EW.com, 23 Mar. 2025 The bolsters have the feel of those high-density sponges your better half uses in the shower. Mark Ewing, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025 But if Blondie’s better half could manage to enjoy a Dagwood sandwich, Link could surely manage to savor the delicacy that Jo had created for him! Charlie Mason, TVLine, 14 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for better half
Recent Examples of Synonyms for better half
Noun
  • This is a binge best enjoyed solo or with a significant other.
    Dana Feldman, Forbes.com, 20 July 2025
  • During a recent interview, the former soap star revealed what the one thing was that annoyed her about co-hosting with her significant other.
    Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 18 July 2025
Noun
  • Emily Alabi was subsequently added as a recurring star in January, playing Dani Rhodes, a temporary partner for Scola.
    Mekishana Pierre, EW.com, 15 July 2025
  • Uber will meanwhile gain a proven partner to take on autonomous driving rivals around the world.
    Arjun Kharpal, CNBC, 15 July 2025
Noun
  • My spouse is retired and receives a generous Social Security benefit.
    Elliot Raphaelson, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 July 2025
  • Many of them are spouses or parents to US citizens.
    Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 9 July 2025
Noun
  • Jessica Alba appears to be enjoying her summer after filing for divorce from her estranged husband, Cash Warren.
    Tracy Wright, FOXNews.com, 15 July 2025
  • Danielle Habib said her husband, 28-year-old Alex Habib, died after being T-boned by another driver around 3 a.m. July 12 in Warren, according to WXYZ.
    Mike Stunson July 14, Kansas City Star, 14 July 2025

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“Better half.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/better%20half. Accessed 26 Jul. 2025.

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