BETTER HALF Synonyms: 27 Similar and Opposite Words

better half

noun

Definition of better half

as in significant other

the person to whom another is married "Allow me to introduce you to my better half, Joan"

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Recent Examples of better half The returning lineup for Holiday in the Park includes live music and character photo ops plus visits with Saint Nick and his better half. — Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 24 Nov. 2025 According to TikTok, matching with your better half is here to stay, and the platform has all the #CoupleOutfit content to ensure users never go hungry for inspo. — Lucy Maguire, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2025 Which is why Grace offering the job to Hal over his better half is so good for the health of the show. — Alison Herman, Variety, 16 Oct. 2025 And Anthony’s better half, Kate, will also be back. — Kathleen Newman-Bremang, Refinery29, 14 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for better half

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Noun

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

Definition of significant other

Noun

The partners will help establish the systems needed to manage one of Australia’s most technically demanding defense programs.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 19 Aug. 2026
The hotel partners with nearby institutions, including 315 Restaurant & Wine Bar, where guests can charge meals directly to their room, and the Pink Adobe, the longtime Santa Fe favorite, which the Serets purchased in 2022.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of partner

Noun

In front, Palo Alto 30-somethings bob in the waves on their surfboards, cheered on by their WASPy spouses clad in linen tunics, who keep half an eye on their salty-haired offspring hunting for seashells on the beach.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Aug. 2026
McGraw’s patients included hundreds of service members and their spouses.

— Mosheh Gains, NBC news, 13 Aug. 2026

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