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
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.
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Joe Mutascio, IndyStar, 11 Feb. 2026
Valentine’s Day Edition For emo millennials ready to break out the black eyeliner and Doc Martens — whether with friends or a significant other — this may be the spot.
—Holly Alvarado, Oc Register, 6 Feb. 2026
Fifty-five percent of those who plan to celebrate plan to buy gifts for their significant other or other family members.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Feb. 2026
Hilarity and love ensue — until her new significant other is knocked over by Carpenters’ fans.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 3 Feb. 2026
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Joe Mutascio, IndyStar, 11 Feb. 2026
Valentine’s Day Edition For emo millennials ready to break out the black eyeliner and Doc Martens — whether with friends or a significant other — this may be the spot.
—Holly Alvarado, Oc Register, 6 Feb. 2026
Fifty-five percent of those who plan to celebrate plan to buy gifts for their significant other or other family members.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Feb. 2026
Hilarity and love ensue — until her new significant other is knocked over by Carpenters’ fans.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 3 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for significant other
Noun
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Moon called the five-day recovery effort one that drew extraordinary cooperation from local, state and federal partners and acknowledged the toll on rescuers and families.—
Michael McGough,
Sacbee.com,
22 Feb. 2026
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However, be patient with partners and close friends.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
22 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Real-life spouses Dave Franco and Alison Brie star as a couple who move to the countryside and find themselves gradually being fused — literally — upon interacting with a mysterious cave.—
Kevin Jacobsen,
Entertainment Weekly,
21 Feb. 2026
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The Pima County Sheriff's Department announced this week that Savannah Guthrie, her two siblings and their spouses have been cleared as suspects.—
Anna Schecter,
CBS News,
21 Feb. 2026
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In a rare and memorable moment, Gosling shouted out his better half while accepting the Oscar for Best Actor in 2017.—
Christina Perrier,
InStyle,
11 Feb. 2026
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My better half, however, is an old pro, with years of cutting, plotting, heat transfer and sticker designing ... all sorts of crafty things with her Cricut and more.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
29 Jan. 2026
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Bivona and her husband pay $158 per month in premiums in 2026, slightly more than in 2025.—
Greg Iacurci,
CNBC,
24 Feb. 2026
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Her husband and two children were inside the home when officers arrived.—
Sudhin Thanawala,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Feb. 2026
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“Significant other.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/significant%20other. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.
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