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 visitors enjoyed the samples, but doubled down on their preferences for the jollof of their spouses, neighbors or childhoods. — Durrie Bouscaren, NPR, 20 Aug. 2026

The intent was likely to keep ownership from getting fragmented across potential spouses, grandchildren and subsequent generations. — Jason Lloyd, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026

The House Democrat publicly supports a ban on stock trading by members of Congress and their spouses. — David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 20 Aug. 2026

Additionally, spouses of those experiencing gambling harm are 10 times more likely to end up in the emergency room because those with a gambling disorder are nearly 37% more likely to domestically abuse their partners. — Brianne Doura-Schawohl, Baltimore Sun, 19 Aug. 2026

The Midwest Regional Reception Center detains close to 500 fathers, mothers, spouses, cousins and friends on behalf of ICE. — Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 18 Aug. 2026

American citizens barred from living in the United States with close family members, including spouses, will bear the brunt of the policies, along with the economy. — Stuart Anderson, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026

Anne is extremely close with Phillips and her daughter Zara Tindall, as well as their spouses and children. — Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 16 Aug. 2026

Their job is to enjoy the once-in-a-lifetime party and relish in their newfound status as spouses. — Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 15 Aug. 2026