widower

noun

Definition of widowernext
as in husband

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Recent Examples of widower Alfred Molina, 73, stars as Sam Cooper, a recent widower who moves into an isolated retirement center against his will. — Neal Justin, Boston Herald, 31 May 2026 Things are getting hot in Kayce's love life, even after the widower mournfully visits the East Camp memorial to his beloved wife, Monica Dutton (Kelsey Asbille). — Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 25 May 2026 Lockwood, who focused more on fine art for much of her career, initially refused the job for the widower. — Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 23 May 2026 Strangely, no one seems to notice until cranky, grieving widower Sam (Alfred Molina) moves in. — Maira Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for widower
Recent Examples of Synonyms for widower
  1. husband
  2. spouse
  3. partner
  4. hubby
Noun
  • In a flashback to the previous day, Lucky embraces her husband, Cary (Drew Starkey), on the balcony of their massive hotel suite in Las Vegas.
    — Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 15 July 2026
  • The actress is expecting her third child with husband Adam Shulman.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 14 July 2026
Definition of husband
Noun
  • For example, stalking a spouse is generally charged as a misdemeanor for a first offense.
    — Steve Maugeri, CBS News, 14 July 2026
  • The investment visa provides tax benefits and exemptions, plus the ability to include a spouse and dependents without a minimum stay requirement.
    — Scott Hocker, TheWeek, 14 July 2026
Definition of spouse
Noun
  • Durán Guerrero’s neighbor said the young man, who was headed to work when the shooting happened, lived with his partner and their 3-year-old daughter.
    — Julianna Bragg, CNN Money, 15 July 2026
  • Urban League of Greater Miami, Inc, Black-Owned Media Alliance, and National Pan-Hellenic Council of Miami-Dade are community partners of the forum.
    — Raisa Habersham, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026
Definition of partner
Noun
  • No word if once-close Swift pal Blake Lively and hubby Ryan Reynolds were invited.
    — Dominic Patten, Deadline, 2 July 2026
  • Barbara Palvin and hubby Dylan Sprouse pose together at an event celebrating Amouage in Beverly Hills, California on June 17.
    — People Staff, PEOPLE, 21 June 2026
Definition of hubby

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