significant others

plural of significant other

Example Sentences

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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. 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
  • 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
  • In our district, parents are partners in education.
    Grace Tucker, Cincinnati Enquirer, 18 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Performances were dedicated to parents, siblings, co-stars, spouses and children.
    Dina Kaur, AZCentral.com, 21 Oct. 2025
  • She is survived by five children and their spouses, eleven grandchildren, and two great grandchildren.
    Greg Evans, Deadline, 21 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • The Princess of Wales, 43, and the Jordanian princess, 31, met earlier this week with their husbands, and a new video shared to Instagram showed their greeting.
    Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 17 Oct. 2025
  • The husbands wouldn't allow their wives to sell the coffee at all.
    Fatma Tanis, NPR, 17 Oct. 2025

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“Significant others.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/significant%20others. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.

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