benedict

noun

Definition of benedictnext
as in husband

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  1. husband
  2. spouse
  3. mister
  4. man
  5. partner
  6. significant other
Noun
  • On January 14 it was reported that Michelle Obama would not be joining her husband, President Barack Obama, at the inauguration ceremony on January 20.
    Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 15 Jan. 2025
  • In an Instagram post on Monday, Griffin shared an update on how the family is holding up and expressed gratitude for those who have offered their support, namely actress Hilary Duff and her husband, songwriter Matthew Koma.
    Vivian Kwarm, New York Daily News, 15 Jan. 2025
Definition of husband
Noun
  • Advertisement In the small farming towns outside Bakersfield, at gas stations and in the miles and miles of fields, everyone seemed to know about the arrests that had quickly spread across social media, sowing fear among migrant families, many of whom had children or spouses that were born here.
    Rachel Uranga, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2025
  • Freedman even threw down the legal gauntlet on Lively’s blockbuster billionaire spouse, who has had cameos in almost all the flings form all sides so far.
    Dominic Patten, Deadline, 10 Jan. 2025
Definition of spouse
Noun
  • Cucumber and aloe help soothe skin, while the fine mister ensures the makeup on your face doesn't get disturbed.
    Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 3 Oct. 2024
  • Well, there’s a different issue for houseplant parents who must wander their indoor jungles with watering cans, misters, fertilizers and pruners and then find a place to store them.
    Jeanette Marantos, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2024
Definition of mister
Noun
  • Here was an earnest man who wanted to protect the solemnity of the subject, fans felt.
    Doreen St. Félix, The New Yorker, 13 Jan. 2025
  • Other fire victims include a man who was found holding a garden hose as well as an 82-year-old man who died in his bed.
    CBS News, CBS News, 13 Jan. 2025
Definition of man
Noun
  • The 6-11 Towns quickly proved to be a perfect fit, thriving as a pick-and-roll partner with Brunson while putting up career-best shooting numbers.
    Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 18 Jan. 2025
  • Ann is experiencing restlessness over her relationship to Clare, her partner in life and the retreat, as well as inner turbulence over her absented son.
    John Warner, Chicago Tribune, 18 Jan. 2025
Definition of partner
Noun
  • Whether making a festive basket for your significant other or dishing out sweet treats at a holiday party, there’s no easier way to add a heartfelt touch to seasonal celebrations.
    Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Jan. 2025
  • Pamper your significant other with cozy pajamas and a neck massager that brings the spa home, or add heat to date night with a risqué game of truth or dare.
    Malia Griggs, Glamour, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of significant other
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