significant other

noun

Definition of significant othernext
as in partner
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 other Hickerson also served 33 of 45 days in jail after pleading no contest to two felony counts of injuring a significant other in 2021 and received a five-year restraining order. — Marina Watts, Entertainment Weekly, 20 Aug. 2026 Bring your significant other and have a Mall of America day beforehand. — Josh Yohe, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026 So, here’s a step-by-step itinerary that would be perfect for a daddy-daughter day, family outing, date with your significant other, or just to treat yourself. — Justin Brown, AJC.com, 16 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 See All Example Sentences for significant other
Recent Examples of Synonyms for significant other
  1. partner
  2. spouse
  3. better half
  4. husband
Noun
  • Along with performances from Chappell Roan, Doechii and more, the festival provided a space where attendees could connect directly with the festival’s nonprofit partners and hear more about the issues and communities at the center of their work.
    — Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 2 Sep. 2026
  • FanDuel is the exclusive sports betting partner of The Ringer.
    — Greg Rosenstein, NBC news, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of partner
Noun
  • Spending time with family and their partner or spouse beat out all other answers, the survey found.
    — Rachel Barber, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026
  • The two divorced their spouses and began a public relationship.
    — CT Jones, Rolling Stone, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of spouse
Noun
  • Pierce is also grateful to Raising Kanan creator/showrunner Sascha Penn for being able to work alongside his real-life better half.
    — Ronda Racha Penrice, HollywoodReporter, 31 July 2026
  • My better half is this and more!
    — Ticked Off, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Apr. 2026
Definition of better half
Noun
  • Stoermer shares Zendaya with her ex-husband, Kazembe Ajamu Coleman.
    — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 2 Sep. 2026
  • So to be a part of that in any way is exciting, but to have the honor of actually playing her husband in something?
    — Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of husband

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“Significant other.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/significant%20other. Accessed 3 Sep. 2026.

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