as in partner
the person to whom another is married
she has threatened to divorce her significant other if he doesn't stop gambling
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Recent Examples of significant other
The trio invites fans to display their emotions, since many of their songs’ lyrical content is centered on loving a significant other or loving each other.
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Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 11 June 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
Many of the women have achieved success in their own careers and have raised families alongside their significant others.
—Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 2 June 2026
The series already introduced Dean’s significant other Allie (Mika Abdalla) in Season 1, Grace will be Logan’s romantic interest.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 26 May 2026
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Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 11 June 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
Many of the women have achieved success in their own careers and have raised families alongside their significant others.
—Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 2 June 2026
The series already introduced Dean’s significant other Allie (Mika Abdalla) in Season 1, Grace will be Logan’s romantic interest.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 26 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for significant other
Noun
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Amid the fallout, Honarkar lost possession of most of his properties, including the historic Hotel Laguna, where a public scuffle had broken out in 2023 between his security team and guards working for the partner who wrested control of the landmark.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2026
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The company will also begin outreach to Lunya’s existing wholesale partners and Dana-co’s broader retail network in coming weeks.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
20 June 2026
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Spending more time alone, or limiting social interactions to a spouse or partner, can contribute to isolation and other mental health challenges, Ashad-Bishop said.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
18 June 2026
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On Thursday, business was buzzing, perhaps partly because Brittany Mahomes, spouse of Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, shared the post on her Instagram page.—
Eric Adler
June 18,
Kansas City Star,
18 June 2026
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The episode focuses on the budding romance between Dean and Allie Hayes, the best friend to Garrett’s better half and season one’s leading lady, Hannah Wells, played by Ella Bright.—
Nicole Fell,
HollywoodReporter,
21 May 2026
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My better half is this and more!—
Ticked Off,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 Apr. 2026
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Adams was out with her father, husband Darren Le Gallo, and daughter when things went The Pitt real quick.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
23 June 2026
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Ducasse said her husband ultimately agreed to voluntary removal to Mexico.—
Ivan Taylor,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
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“Significant other.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/significant%20other. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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