DOMESTIC PARTNERS Synonyms: 26 Similar and Opposite Words

domestic partners

noun

plural of domestic partner

as in significant others

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Noun

In the nearly three-minute clip, fresh drama unfolds, including emotional conversations between Katsanevas and Rose about the status of their relationships with their significant others.

— Morgan Evans, USA Today, 7 Aug. 2026
Here are 17 celebrities who helped fans propose to their significant others.

— Lydia Price, PEOPLE, 29 July 2026

Definition of significant others

Noun

This annual autumn release allows manufacturing partners like TSMC to efficiently allocate custom silicon production for high-volume runs.

— Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Some people have uninstalled the apps in protest or tried to upload their chat histories into other apps to try to resurrect their virtual partners.

— ABC News, ABC News, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of partners

Noun

Meanwhile, spouses, partners and close friends will see you as bright, clever and interesting.

— Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 6 Aug. 2026
Ted Pappageorge, of Culinary Workers Union Local 226, said the policy is not effective, especially for married couples who both rely on tips as spouses must share the $25,000 cap.

— Juhi Doshi, ABC News, 5 Aug. 2026

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