DOMESTIC PARTNER Synonyms: 27 Similar and Opposite Words

domestic partner

noun

Definition of domestic partner

as in old man

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Recent Examples of domestic partner In November 2024, a jury in Blue Earth County found Fravel guilty of murdering Madeline Kingsbury, a Winona woman who was the mother of Fravel’s children and his former domestic partner. — Sydney Mook, Twin Cities, 30 Apr. 2026 According to the legislation, the $1 million threshold for the tax applies to individuals, couples and domestic partners. — Robert Frank, CNBC, 20 Mar. 2026 If a parent wants their domestic partners to pick up their child at school, these protections allow that. — Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 2026 Danker said, referring to the domestic partner, Century Aluminum. — Elizabeth Caldwell, Oklahoma Watch, 12 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for domestic partner

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Noun

Feliciano and Jones, a husband-wife duo, are expected to purchase between 40 and 45 percent of the franchise, with several other investors joining them at a smaller combined percentage.

— Dennis Lin, New York Times, 22 July 2026
Explosive allegations were also made in a letter sent in June 2024 by Wilson’s lawyer Bryan Freedman to Ghost and the other producers of the film, Ghost’s husband Gregor Cameron and Vince Holden.

— Hilary Whiteman, CNN Money, 22 July 2026

Definition of husband

Noun

My significant other does not really understand this concept.

— R. Eric Thomas, Washington Post, 20 July 2026
The custody agreement also stated that Mowry and Hardrict are not allowed to introduce their children to any future significant others before the six-month dating mark.

— Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 17 July 2026

Definition of significant other

Noun

The mahr — the obligatory dowry the groom must pay under Islamic law — comes on top of that, as does the apartment, furniture, and expectation of ongoing household support.

— Wael Mahdi, semafor.com, 21 July 2026
The soon-to-be bride and groom made their romance Instagram official in April 2023 and announced their engagement in March 2025.

— Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 21 July 2026

Definition of groom

Noun

There’s one song that Michael Sanders and I, and my other writing partner Michael Ciro, wrote together that was really interesting.

— Jim Ryan, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
In April, Star-Telegram media partner WFAA reported that the district had over 200 teaching vacancies.

— Maven Navarro, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 July 2026

Definition of partner

Noun

The episode focuses on the budding romance between Dean and Allie Hayes, the best friend to Garrett’s better half and season one’s leading lady, Hannah Wells, played by Ella Bright.

— Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 21 May 2026
My better half is this and more!

— Ticked Off, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Apr. 2026

Definition of better half

Noun

After pulling off their biggest heist yet, a gorgeous con artist Lucky (Anya Taylor-Joy, a true joy in the role) and her equally gorgeous con-artist hubby Cary (Drew Starkey) down a bunch of shots, look adoringly at each other and party hard.

— Randy Myers, Mercury News, 16 July 2026
Yup, that’s Debbie (Spencer), a Yale Law graduate whose days are dedicated to doing everything her hubby is too dumb to do himself (namely, his entire job) and whose nights are spent calling her kids, hosting book club, and planning for the future.

— Ben Travers, IndieWire, 15 July 2026

Definition of hubby

Noun

There are other cooling spots as well as seven water misters on the fair grounds.

— Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado Updated July 17, Sacbee.com, 17 July 2026
The event is free, but a $20 VIP tickets buys you some extras, including a shadey sitting area, cooling misters and a bag of snacks.

— Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 16 July 2026

Definition of mister

Noun

Yesterday, the Sun asked this question of a wide variety of people – an auxiliary policeman, a protest marcher, a steelworker, a politician, a barber, a bridegroom, a bootblack and others.

— Jonathan M. Pitts, Baltimore Sun, 27 June 2026
Couple hikes six miles, leaving money and baggage, dad won’t send it, and board bill gets bridegroom in court.

— AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 9 June 2026

Definition of bridegroom

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