Synonyms of significant others

significant others

noun

plural of significant other

as in partners

the person to whom another is married

she has threatened to divorce her significant other if he doesn't stop gambling

Synonyms & Similar Words

• partners
• spouses
• better halves
• husbands
• mates
• wives
• consorts
• soul mates
• domestic partners
• brides
• old men
• grooms
• ladies
• men
• bridegrooms
• misters
• hubbies
• helpmates
• helpmeets

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• singles
• maids
• exes
• maidens
• bachelors
• spinsters
• bachelorettes

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of significant others

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

Meanwhile, first-time fathers Cole and Jesse are seen arguing with their significant others and ope! — Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 16 May 2026

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

So Wild players were ecstatic for the final stop after 14 consecutive days of sleeping in hotel rooms, eating out and not seeing their significant others and children on anything but FaceTime. — Michael Russo, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2026

In Season 3 of The White Lotus, which recently earned Goggins his first Golden Globe nomination, his troubled traveler Rick reluctantly has dinner with Gries’ Gary after their significant others Chelsea (Aimee Lou Wood) and Chloe (Charlotte Le Bon) strike up a friendship. — Glenn Garner, Deadline, 31 Dec. 2025