domestic partners

Definition of domestic partnersnext
plural of domestic partner

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for domestic partners
Noun
  • While Hollywood's biggest stars brought their best fashion to the event, many also arrived with their significant others, adding a dose of love to the red carpet.
    Shafiq Najib, ABC News, 15 Mar. 2026
  • From family and significant others to the cat that ate half my birthday cake last night, now is our chance to show our appreciation that often goes unsaid.
    Joe Mutascio, IndyStar, 11 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez is aiming to persuade Chinese companies to share more tech know-how with their Spanish partners on a trip to Beijing next week, according to people familiar with the preparations.
    Daniel Basteiro, Bloomberg, 10 Apr. 2026
  • Such implications could have a chilling effect on the reporting of such crimes by partners and spouses locked into messy and tumultuous relationships.
    Sal Rodriguez, Oc Register, 9 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • The two friends and their spouses were at Churchill Downs last year, but only as spectators.
    Jay Posner, Los Angeles Times, 4 Apr. 2026
  • Plumb and Knight have maintained a strong friendship throughout the years and have monthly Zoom calls alongside their current spouses.
    Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 4 Apr. 2026
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“Domestic partners.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/domestic%20partners. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.

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