domestic partners

noun

plural of domestic partner
as in significant others

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  1. significant others
  2. partners
  3. spouses
Noun
  • 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
  • There were also special appearances by some of the cast's significant others at the time, such as David Arquette and Brad Pitt, whose performances took on a fun meta context.
    — Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 10 June 2026
Definition of significant others
Noun
  • The arrests followed an investigation led by Sweetwater police with assistance from the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office and other law enforcement partners.
    — Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 27 July 2026
  • Multigenerational farmers and Californians interested in pursuing the agriculture business gathered to learn about growing agave from the University of California Cooperative Extension and its partners.
    — Lizzie Kane July 26, Sacbee.com, 26 July 2026
Definition of partners
Noun
  • With Lassiter’s help, Jack and Sue Roberts started a support group for Parkinson’s patients and their spouses.
    — Nicole Borman, Miami Herald, 30 July 2026
  • The couple first met in 2022 and began dating in 2023 after filing for divorce from their previous spouses.
    — Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 29 July 2026
Definition of spouses
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“Domestic partners.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/domestic%20partners. Accessed 2 Aug. 2026.

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