soulmate

noun

variants or soul mate
Definition of soulmatenext
as in spouse

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Recent Examples of soulmate Months later, Rick is shocked, and begins spiraling, when one of his tunes becomes an uncredited global hit for his new celebrity soulmate. — The Week Us, TheWeek, 8 June 2026 Platonic best friends Juniper and Mo could be perfectly happy tending to their cottage, ignoring the call for adventure that has Mo restless every winter and Juniper worried about losing his handsome soulmate roommate. — Literary Hub, 1 May 2026 As Henry’s memory fades, Caroline must navigate the unimaginable — losing her soulmate while finding strength and unexpected connection in a new connection. — Deirdre Durkan, PEOPLE, 17 Apr. 2026 Decades into their relationship, Russell continues to gush about finding his soulmate in Hawn. — Alicia Brunker, InStyle, 9 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for soulmate
Recent Examples of Synonyms for soulmate
  1. husband
  2. spouse
  3. wife
  4. partner
  5. companion
Noun
  • In a flashback to the previous day, Lucky embraces her husband, Cary (Drew Starkey), on the balcony of their massive hotel suite in Las Vegas.
    — Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 15 July 2026
  • The actress is expecting her third child with husband Adam Shulman.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 14 July 2026
Definition of husband
Noun
  • For example, stalking a spouse is generally charged as a misdemeanor for a first offense.
    — Steve Maugeri, CBS News, 14 July 2026
  • The investment visa provides tax benefits and exemptions, plus the ability to include a spouse and dependents without a minimum stay requirement.
    — Scott Hocker, TheWeek, 14 July 2026
Definition of spouse
Noun
  • The Seasnake, who has lost his wife and his heir to her war, is justifiably livid.
    — Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 6 July 2026
  • His third wife, Cuban model Sheila Mariño, gave birth to their son in June.
    — Romina Ruiz-Goiriena, USA Today, 6 July 2026
Definition of wife
Noun
  • Durán Guerrero’s neighbor said the young man, who was headed to work when the shooting happened, lived with his partner and their 3-year-old daughter.
    — Julianna Bragg, CNN Money, 15 July 2026
  • Urban League of Greater Miami, Inc, Black-Owned Media Alliance, and National Pan-Hellenic Council of Miami-Dade are community partners of the forum.
    — Raisa Habersham, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026
Definition of partner
Noun
  • Researchers envision these floating robots serving as emotional companions, ambient assistants and household helpers, opening a new frontier for everyday human-robot interaction.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 13 July 2026
  • Or, try planting groundcovers and companion plants that help slow down water runoff and also shade soil, which slows down evaporation.
    — Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 July 2026
Definition of companion

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