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

Meanwhile, spouses, partners and close friends will see you as bright, clever and interesting. — Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 6 Aug. 2026

Ted Pappageorge, of Culinary Workers Union Local 226, said the policy is not effective, especially for married couples who both rely on tips as spouses must share the $25,000 cap. — Juhi Doshi, ABC News, 5 Aug. 2026

Like the initial story, Millie’s employers (Dunst and Kelly portray the spouses) are harboring a dark, sinister secret. — Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 4 Aug. 2026

Raven-Symoné and Miranda Pearman-Maday Sometimes, spouses have different reasons for deciding that sleeping separately is the way to go. — Louis Peitzman, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Aug. 2026

Aalto Works brings together 13 locations designed by Alvar Aalto and his collaborators, including spouses Aino and Elissa Aalto and their design partners. — David Nikel, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026

She is survived by her four daughters and their spouses, 11 grandchildren and two great-grandsons, in addition to six siblings and many nieces and nephews. — Rick West, Chicago Tribune, 1 Aug. 2026

From cancer to the death of spouses to mental health challenges, the hosts have experienced a large share of intense struggles over the years – sharing and processing these hardships with millions of viewers, sometimes in real time. — Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 1 Aug. 2026

With Lassiter’s help, Jack and Sue Roberts started a support group for Parkinson’s patients and their spouses. — Nicole Borman, Miami Herald, 30 July 2026