SIGNIFICANT OTHERS Synonyms: 26 Similar and Opposite Words

significant others

noun

plural of significant other

as in partners

the person to whom another is married she has threatened to divorce her significant other if he doesn't stop gambling

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Recent Examples of significant others Reportedly, their respective significant others unfollowed each other, and Bailey and Pankow unfollowed the other’s partner as well. — Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 20 Aug. 2026 The 13 teams this time out include two women’s pro athletes, as well as the usual mix of siblings, parents and kids, BFFs and significant others. — Michael Schneider, Variety, 12 Aug. 2026 In the nearly three-minute clip, fresh drama unfolds, including emotional conversations between Katsanevas and Rose about the status of their relationships with their significant others. — Morgan Evans, USA Today, 7 Aug. 2026 Here are 17 celebrities who helped fans propose to their significant others. — Lydia Price, PEOPLE, 29 July 2026 Sure, the golfers are up against the elements, but so are their significant others. — Sean Joseph Outkick, FOXNews.com, 26 July 2026 There were also special appearances by some of the cast's significant others at the time, such as David Arquette and Brad Pitt, whose performances took on a fun meta context. — Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 10 June 2026 Meanwhile, first-time fathers Cole and Jesse are seen arguing with their significant others and ope! — Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 16 May 2026 While Hollywood's biggest stars brought their best fashion to the event, many also arrived with their significant others, adding a dose of love to the red carpet. — Shafiq Najib, ABC News, 15 Mar. 2026

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Noun

Philanthropy takes center stage Organizers vowed to work with nonprofit partners to put the grants toward their most urgent and underresourced needs.

— James Pollard, Fortune, 30 Aug. 2026
People who work with the investor credit his business acumen, low-key demeanor and daunting work ethic, qualities that have attracted partners, founders and mentors alike — including Iger.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of partners

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Both women have been described as the power behind the throne and are massive support systems to their respective husbands King Charles and Prince William.

— Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 30 Aug. 2026
Meredith and Madeline leaned on each other to manage the grief of their husbands’ deaths, and the weight of their pregnancies.

— Julie Mazziotta, PEOPLE, 28 Aug. 2026

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