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

In my experience, the likelihood that divorce will impact a business is high, especially when one (or both) of the divorcing spouses is active in it. — Catherine Shanahan, Forbes.com, 20 Oct. 2026

These women — cradle Catholics and converts, former nuns, teachers, hospice chaplains, counselors, spouses, mothers, grandmothers — say their defiance is the fulfillment of a vocation, no different than the call answered by their male counterparts. — Jonathan Bullington, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026

Hilary Swank and Philip Schneider‘s family will continue growing, after the spouses welcomed twins in 2023. — Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026

More recently, the spouses have shared updates on their relationship to social media via their podcast, VC Testimonies. — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 15 Oct. 2026

This narrative of the woes of leadership could serve as a cautionary tale for the few dozen men and women in both of America’s political parties currently searching their souls and consulting their spouses about whether to run for president. — Ben Smith, semafor.com, 13 Oct. 2026

Next up, Lowenstein told Fortune exclusively, are collaborative features that will let members plan alongside their spouses, siblings, executive assistants, children, and closest friends. — Sydney Lake, Fortune, 11 Oct. 2026

That is because voter fraud has most often been perpetrated by a close family member of the person whose ballot is being cast illegally — spouses, parents and children generally know or have access to their family member’s Social Security numbers. — The Denver Post Editorial Board, Denver Post, 7 Oct. 2026

With the rose, popes could flatter and honor the wives of important rulers, who in turn could pressure their spouses if needed. — Joëlle Rollo-Koster, The Conversation, 5 Oct. 2026