as in partners
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 others
Hernandez said his wife heard some stories about alleged issues while staying at the Pfister from other Dodgers’ significant others.
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Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2025
If the unmarried grandchildren in your family aren’t allowed to bring home significant others to stay in the same room, then explain to Dana that this policy has to be universally applied.
—R. Eric Thomas, Mercury News, 14 Sep. 2025
Four drinks are inspired by Kelce, Mahomes and their significant others.
—Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 12 Sep. 2025
The big show, taking place at the UBS Arena in New York, brought out some of the biggest stars and their significant others.
—Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
Jupiter will eventually harmonize with the North Node of Fate this month, suggesting that your investments are up for review, whether that’s letting go of an attachment to the past or accepting support from significant others.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
The ability to keep one’s word is a quality many seek out in their friendships and significant others.
—Ashton Jackson, CNBC, 25 Aug. 2025
There is romance here, though the faces of significant others are generally kept out of frame.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 14 Aug. 2025
Surprisingly, so was the MGM Grand, hosting a convention whose participants brought their children, spouses and significant others.
—Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025
Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2025
If the unmarried grandchildren in your family aren’t allowed to bring home significant others to stay in the same room, then explain to Dana that this policy has to be universally applied.
—R. Eric Thomas, Mercury News, 14 Sep. 2025
Four drinks are inspired by Kelce, Mahomes and their significant others.
—Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 12 Sep. 2025
The big show, taking place at the UBS Arena in New York, brought out some of the biggest stars and their significant others.
—Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
Jupiter will eventually harmonize with the North Node of Fate this month, suggesting that your investments are up for review, whether that’s letting go of an attachment to the past or accepting support from significant others.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
The ability to keep one’s word is a quality many seek out in their friendships and significant others.
—Ashton Jackson, CNBC, 25 Aug. 2025
There is romance here, though the faces of significant others are generally kept out of frame.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 14 Aug. 2025
Surprisingly, so was the MGM Grand, hosting a convention whose participants brought their children, spouses and significant others.
—Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for significant others
Noun
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More than 2,600 rallies are planned Saturday in cities large and small, organized by hundreds of coalition partners.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
18 Oct. 2025
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In our district, parents are partners in education.—
Grace Tucker,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
18 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Whitney Leavitt and Scott Hoying dedicated their performances to their spouses, and Andy Richter paid tribute to his daughter.—
Bebe Hodges,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
15 Oct. 2025
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Military spouses also face high levels of unemployment due to the frequent relocation required by the job.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
12 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Walt Disney Imagineering updated the storyline of Black Widow Bride Constance Hatchway earlier this year by turning her from an axe murderer who beheads her wealthy husbands into a more mournful figure overwhelmed by the dread of lost love.—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
13 Oct. 2025
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We’re stealing jobs and husbands.—
Sofía Pereda,
USA Today,
13 Oct. 2025
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“Significant others.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/significant%20others. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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