as in significant other
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
The mom had been planning on enlisting the help of her better half in dealing with the serpent intruder.
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Jack Beresford, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 July 2025
Your better half should fill out an application, which can be accomplished online, when the time comes.
—Jim Radcliffe, Oc Register, 18 July 2025
At his side is his loyal (to a fault) better half, Kim Wexler (Rhea Seehorn), who puts her faith in Jimmy’s decency even as his less-than-legal impulses perpetually get him into trouble.
—Sara Netzley, EW.com, 13 July 2025
But Tania’s better half shot him in the face at point-blank range.
—Howie Carr, Boston Herald, 25 June 2025
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Jack Beresford, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 July 2025
Your better half should fill out an application, which can be accomplished online, when the time comes.
—Jim Radcliffe, Oc Register, 18 July 2025
At his side is his loyal (to a fault) better half, Kim Wexler (Rhea Seehorn), who puts her faith in Jimmy’s decency even as his less-than-legal impulses perpetually get him into trouble.
—Sara Netzley, EW.com, 13 July 2025
But Tania’s better half shot him in the face at point-blank range.
—Howie Carr, Boston Herald, 25 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for better half
Noun
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Hernandez said his wife heard some stories about alleged issues while staying at the Pfister from other Dodgers’ significant others.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
15 Oct. 2025
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Another letter, filed by Williams’ significant other, says Williams has spent past years taking care of family members in need.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
15 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Betting/odds, ticketing and streaming links in this article are provided by partners of The Athletic.—
Data Skrive,
New York Times,
14 Oct. 2025
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The product will be available directly from NVIDIA and select third-party partners.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Behar said at the end of the interview, asking one final question to Hines about her spouse.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
14 Oct. 2025
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Les is a biotech whizz seeking funding for his revolutionary tech – the same tech that accidentally reduces the size of his spouse.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
14 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The constant gaslighting from ex-husband is extremely hurtful and exhausting.—
Jennifer Zhan,
Vulture,
16 Oct. 2025
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What to know Pentatonix singer Scott Hoying has called his husband, Mark Hoying, his muse for nearly a decade.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Oct. 2025
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“Better half.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/better%20half. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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