significant other
noun
: a person who is important to one's well-being
especially
: a spouse or one in a similar relationship
Examples of significant other in a Sentence
Before you make such an important decision, you should talk it over with your significant other.
she has threatened to divorce her significant other if he doesn't stop gambling
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Jené Luciani Sena, Fox News, 12 Mar. 2025
The day should be a reflection of you and your significant other.
—Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 7 Mar. 2025
Venus retrograde will eventually slip back into Pisces and your seventh house of agreements, compromise and significant others on March 27.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 5 Mar. 2025
There was also a recent Fanatics x NHL x Lululemon collection, which was promoted by hockey stars and their significant others.
—Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 26 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for significant other
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“Significant other.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/significant%20other. Accessed 19 Mar. 2025.
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significant other
noun
significant oth·er
-ˈət͟h-ər 
: a person who is important to one's well-being
especially
: a spouse or one in a similar relationship
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