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
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.
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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
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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Talks are also ongoing with potential partners to bring similar concepts to resort locations such as Dubai, Ibiza, Macao, and Thailand.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
4 Oct. 2025
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By 2009, Ina Garten's Engagement Roast Chicken entered the chat, and rumor has it that a similar dish may have inspired Meghan Markle and Prince Harry to finally shift from partners to fiancés.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The series examines the power balance, or imbalance, between spouses.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
8 Oct. 2025
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For married couples filing jointly, spouses aged 70½ or older can also transfer up to $108,000 from their IRA.—
Kate Dore, CFP®, EA,
CNBC,
8 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The clip captures her husbands efforts at trying to get their toddler, Alicia, toilet trained.—
Jack Beresford,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Oct. 2025
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In addition to her, around six other IDF widows are pursuing parenthood using sperm retrieved from their deceased husbands.—
Amelie Botbol,
FOXNews.com,
5 Oct. 2025
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“Significant others.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/significant%20others. Accessed 10 Oct. 2025.
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