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

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

DeVries wants to treat her entire family — including her four daughters and two of their spouses — to an all-inclusive tropical vacation. — Luke Chinman, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2026

Only 13% of current billionaires are women—but as men over the age of 60 dominate the ultra-rich cohort, more than 1,235 female spouses (representing 90% of billionaire partners) will inherit a sizable chunk in the next decade. — Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 3 Sep. 2026

Therefore, if a couple attends and both spouses dine at the reception, a $400 wedding gift is expected. — Abigail Van Buren, Mercury News, 3 Sep. 2026

Howard is survived by his wife Linda; his children, Missy and Andy, and their spouses, Glen and Jennifer; along with grandchildren Scott, Brett, Matt, Josh, Ryan and Brooke. — Dominic Patten, Deadline, 2 Sep. 2026