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
Valentine's Day is just ahead, but there is still time to plan something fun to with your significant other.
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Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 3 Feb. 2026
The bonus is the color can appeal across genders…which may make your case for buying a new watch just a tad more compelling when convincing a significant other.
—Oren Hartov, Robb Report, 19 Jan. 2026
Their significant other is maybe a male.
—Zachary Weiss, Vanity Fair, 18 Jan. 2026
While Sara and LaNasa’s husband, Grant Show, lend their support off-screen, the significant others of two other stars will be making their debut on the show this season.
—Jacqueline Weiss, PEOPLE, 15 Jan. 2026
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Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 3 Feb. 2026
The bonus is the color can appeal across genders…which may make your case for buying a new watch just a tad more compelling when convincing a significant other.
—Oren Hartov, Robb Report, 19 Jan. 2026
Their significant other is maybe a male.
—Zachary Weiss, Vanity Fair, 18 Jan. 2026
While Sara and LaNasa’s husband, Grant Show, lend their support off-screen, the significant others of two other stars will be making their debut on the show this season.
—Jacqueline Weiss, PEOPLE, 15 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for significant other
Recent Examples of Synonyms for significant other
Noun
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Testimony from a neighbor and the men's romantic partners also did not support the agent's account that he had been attacked with a broom or shovel or that a third person was involved.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Feb. 2026
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Related Stories Kahuam, who co-wrote the pic with producing partner Anthony Pallino, had nothing but appreciation for his team.—
Ed Meza,
Variety,
14 Feb. 2026
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This week, a 51-year-old woman was sentenced to federal prison for making far-out and ultimately weightless accusations – that her former spouse had illegally accessed her bank account as an astronaut aboard the International Space Station in the summer of 2019.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
13 Feb. 2026
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At the office, constantly gushing about your spouse or new romantic interest can be cringe-inducing for your coworkers.—
Orianna Rosa Royle,
Fortune,
13 Feb. 2026
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In a rare and memorable moment, Gosling shouted out his better half while accepting the Oscar for Best Actor in 2017.—
Christina Perrier,
InStyle,
11 Feb. 2026
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My better half, however, is an old pro, with years of cutting, plotting, heat transfer and sticker designing ... all sorts of crafty things with her Cricut and more.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
29 Jan. 2026
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Karen Powers overheard the adjuster accusing her husband and brother of having failed to perform work with the money that State Farm had issued on the earlier claim.—
J.C. Hallman,
Oklahoman,
10 Feb. 2026
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The boyfriend’s really sexy and loving and listens, and the husband’s really stable and good with the kids.—
Daisy Jones,
Vogue,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Significant other.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/significant%20other. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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