significant other

noun

Definition of significant othernext
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 Does his significant other and babymama Isabel Haugseng Johansen constantly have to remind him to toss the underwear and socks in the laundry hamper as opposed to on the floor? — Guy Martin, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026 Despite this, the couple divorced their significant others and married each other in November 2017. — Kalia Richardson, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026 Reportedly, their respective significant others unfollowed each other, and Bailey and Pankow unfollowed the other’s partner as well. — Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 20 Aug. 2026 So, here’s a step-by-step itinerary that would be perfect for a daddy-daughter day, family outing, date with your significant other, or just to treat yourself. — Justin Brown, AJC.com, 16 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for significant other
Recent Examples of Synonyms for significant other
  1. partner
  2. spouse
  3. better half
  4. husband
Noun
  • The brand has been a partner of the Deauville American Film Festival since 2019, lending an extra touch of glamour to the event, traditionally held in early September.
    — Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Swift is a ghost of girlfriends past haunting Johnson in the video, sleeping in bed next to her, knocking drinks over to warn her to leave her ominous partner.
    — Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of partner
Noun
  • Janssen’s attorney cited a section of the state law that allows the liens to be set aside in cases where the money is needed to support a spouse, parent or child.
    — Ginny Monk, Hartford Courant, 28 Sep. 2026
  • When our second child was born, my spouse had several weeks of paternity leave under his parental leave policy at work.
    — Megan Kuykendoll, The Conversation, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of spouse
Noun
  • Actors from hit shows such as The Pitt, Shrinking, The Bear, Pluribus took the opportunity to dress to nines and head for a fun night out with their better halves by their side.
    — Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 14 Sep. 2026
  • Pierce is also grateful to Raising Kanan creator/showrunner Sascha Penn for being able to work alongside his real-life better half.
    — Ronda Racha Penrice, HollywoodReporter, 31 July 2026
Definition of better half
Noun
  • The series starred Thompson, who also executive produced, as a former news anchor, who returns to her small town in Georgia to report on a murder and ends up clashing with her ex-husband, played by Bernthal.
    — Peter White, Deadline, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Attorneys for Carter, who is Black, have said witnesses saw a White man fleeing the crime scene and that an investigator suppressed evidence that could implicate other suspects, including the victim’s husband, Orla Olesen.
    — Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of husband

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“Significant other.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/significant%20other. Accessed 3 Oct. 2026.

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