widower

noun

Definition of widowernext
as in husband

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Recent Examples of widower Jim wanders the city and teams up with a tough survivalist, Selena, a lethal widower Frank and his daughter Hannah. — Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 24 June 2026 The person who instead received this flavorful meal was Saajan (Manu Narayan), a lonely middle-aged widower and accountant rapidly approaching retirement. — David John Chávez, Mercury News, 3 June 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for widower
Recent Examples of Synonyms for widower
  1. husband
  2. spouse
  3. partner
  4. hubby
Noun
  • Feliciano and Jones, a husband-wife duo, are expected to purchase between 40 and 45 percent of the franchise, with several other investors joining them at a smaller combined percentage.
    — Dennis Lin, New York Times, 22 July 2026
  • Explosive allegations were also made in a letter sent in June 2024 by Wilson’s lawyer Bryan Freedman to Ghost and the other producers of the film, Ghost’s husband Gregor Cameron and Vince Holden.
    — Hilary Whiteman, CNN Money, 22 July 2026
Definition of husband
Noun
  • With Lassiter’s help, Jack and Sue Roberts started a support group for Parkinson’s patients and their spouses.
    — Nicole Borman, Miami Herald, 30 July 2026
  • This is a spot to impress your future spouse or to celebrate a milestone.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 July 2026
Definition of spouse
Noun
  • There’s one song that Michael Sanders and I, and my other writing partner Michael Ciro, wrote together that was really interesting.
    — Jim Ryan, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
  • In April, Star-Telegram media partner WFAA reported that the district had over 200 teaching vacancies.
    — Maven Navarro, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 July 2026
Definition of partner
Noun
  • But Swift probably encouraged her hubby in performing a duet.
    — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 21 July 2026
  • My daughter’s mother filled our daughter with hate toward me, especially after hubby number two dumped her.
    — R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 19 July 2026
Definition of hubby

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