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
  • Collective processes involve tiring negotiations, frequent conflicts, and disappointing compromises, both internally among the team and with external interlocutors and partners.
    Adam Szymczyk, Artforum, 2 Apr. 2026
  • The idea comes from men’s relationship coach and motivational speaker Alessandro Frosali, who compared some low-maintenance partners to, well, plastic bags in a viral video.
    Jenna Ryu, SELF, 2 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Caregivers — spouses, children and loved ones — are often the unsung heroes who manage care while carrying their own emotional and physical burdens.
    Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 29 Mar. 2026
  • Discussions with partners, spouses and others could be unusually powerful.
    Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 28 Mar. 2026
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“Domestic partners.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/domestic%20partners. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.

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