domestic partner

noun

Definition of domestic partnernext
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for domestic partner
  1. husband
  2. significant other
  3. groom
  4. partner
  5. better half
  6. hubby
  7. mister
  8. bridegroom
Noun
  • Stoermer shares Zendaya with her ex-husband, Kazembe Ajamu Coleman.
    — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 2 Sep. 2026
  • So to be a part of that in any way is exciting, but to have the honor of actually playing her husband in something?
    — Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of husband
Noun
  • Does his significant other and babymama Isabel Haugseng Johansen constantly have to remind him to toss the underwear and socks in the laundry hamper as opposed to on the floor?
    — Guy Martin, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Allow room for a significant other to make a decision on their own terms, Virgo.
    — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of significant other
Noun
  • For the Catholic and symbolic ceremonies, the groom donned two bespoke suits by HKT Custom Clothiers—one made from Loro Piana blue linen and the other from Vitale Barberis Canonico tuxedo fabric.
    — Shelby Wax, Vogue, 1 Sep. 2026
  • The groom’s sister, Billie Eilish, was also in attendance and officiated the ceremony.
    — Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of groom
Noun
  • Along with performances from Chappell Roan, Doechii and more, the festival provided a space where attendees could connect directly with the festival’s nonprofit partners and hear more about the issues and communities at the center of their work.
    — Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 2 Sep. 2026
  • FanDuel is the exclusive sports betting partner of The Ringer.
    — Greg Rosenstein, NBC news, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of partner
Noun
  • Pierce is also grateful to Raising Kanan creator/showrunner Sascha Penn for being able to work alongside his real-life better half.
    — Ronda Racha Penrice, HollywoodReporter, 31 July 2026
  • My better half is this and more!
    — Ticked Off, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Apr. 2026
Definition of better half
Noun
  • My darling hubby took the photo a few months ago on his phone and our kitty won first place at my local gym/OTF pet photo contest!
    — Rasputin Todd, Cincinnati Enquirer, 27 Aug. 2026
  • As recently as earlyJuly, Parton put out a video thank you to Swift and then soon-to-be hubby Travis Kelce for including a $2 million donation to the Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library.
    — Dominic Patten, Deadline, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of hubby
Noun
  • Staying safe Even with the relief of water misters, the heat stroke remains a risk in high temperatures.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 5 Aug. 2026
  • To hear neighbors tell it, the deodorizers, misters and other efforts to mitigate the issues aren’t enough.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 23 July 2026
Definition of mister
Noun
  • This comes of not understanding that the tradition dated from a time when brides and bridegrooms were not expected to have close ties to those of the opposite gender.
    — Judith Martin, Mercury News, 24 Aug. 2026
  • 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
Definition of bridegroom

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“Domestic partner.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/domestic%20partner. Accessed 3 Sep. 2026.

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