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

The partners of billionaires have long been appointed to roles distributing their spouses’ wealth through philanthropic and political giving. — Julia Black, Vanity Fair, 2 Nov. 2026

As the journalists finalized their divorces with their ex-spouses in 2023, reports of a budding romance came to the forefront. — Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2026

Foreign courts may decide divorce and custody but generally do not have jurisdiction to divide those benefits as a US court can, leaving spouses little recourse if the service member refuses to share them voluntarily. — Brianna Keilar, CNN Money, 30 Oct. 2026

Police said the two were estranged spouses, and likely met for what was intended to be a civil conversation. — Maven Navarro, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Oct. 2026

Federal appointees must list their spouses’ employment, but Jackson never included her husband’s role at 137 Ventures on her public disclosures. — Corey G. Johnson, ProPublica, 29 Oct. 2026

As Asmus shares, other reasons why holiday traditions end or change include distance, divorce or separation, fewer financial resources for traveling during the holidays, and needing to split time between different spouses’ families of origin. — Parents, 27 Oct. 2026

Buffett’s view is supported by research that shows that people with supportive spouses tend to take on more rewarding challenges throughout their lives, and end up having more personal growth and happiness. — Shayla Love, Vox, 25 Oct. 2026

Able-bodied spouses, families, and friends can reunite after the flight. — Matt Ortile, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026