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
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.
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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
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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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for better half
Noun
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This is a binge best enjoyed solo or with a significant other.—
Dana Feldman,
Forbes.com,
20 July 2025
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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
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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
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Uber will meanwhile gain a proven partner to take on autonomous driving rivals around the world.—
Arjun Kharpal,
CNBC,
15 July 2025
Noun
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My spouse is retired and receives a generous Social Security benefit.—
Elliot Raphaelson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 July 2025
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Many of them are spouses or parents to US citizens.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
9 July 2025
Noun
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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
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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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