Synonyms of spouses

spouses

noun

plural of spouse

as in partners

the person to whom another is married

employees and their spouses are covered by the health plan

Synonyms & Similar Words

• partners
• husbands
• wives
• mates
• consorts
• significant others
• brides
• better halves
• soul mates
• grooms
• bridegrooms
• domestic partners
• men
• hubbies
• ladies
• old men
• helpmates
• misters
• helpmeets

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• singles
• exes
• bachelors
• maids
• maidens
• spinsters
• bachelorettes

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of spouses

Also very modern-seeming are the complex emotional relationships Perry describes between spouses, parents and their children, siblings or friends from different cultures or societies. — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 20 Sep. 2026

The first lady and Peng Liyuan will hold a separate engagement while their spouses get down to business. — ABC News, 18 Sep. 2026

The wife in Taiwan argued that small indicator lights gave no meaningful warning, a concern that extends to guests, children, domestic workers and estranged spouses. — Jihun Joun, The Conversation, 17 Sep. 2026

This would eliminate the need for new valuations when tensions between spouses are running high or market conditions are unfavorable. — Lisa Zeiderman, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026

Many players are students, spouses and mothers, full-time jobs in their own right. — Emily Ohman, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026

For some spouses, however, filing separately may be the preferable choice. — Becca Stanek, TheWeek, 7 Sep. 2026

DeSeta said this disconnection can develop gradually as spouses begin living increasingly separate lives. — Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 5 Sep. 2026

Senior political columnist Patricia Murphy looks at the curious case of missing spouses on the Georgia campaign trail. — Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 4 Sep. 2026