as in partner
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
Meanwhile, Grisham’s theater-loving better half is also eager to experience the next chapter of his career.
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Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 24 Feb. 2024
As his better half Charlotte, Berry is divinely amusing and heartbreaking all at once.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 4 May 2023
And my better half who picked me up when I was gutted from this work.
—Kelly Wynne, Peoplemag, 16 Jan. 2024
My better half, who picked me up when I was gutted from this work.
—Joe Otterson, Variety, 16 Jan. 2024
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Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 24 Feb. 2024
As his better half Charlotte, Berry is divinely amusing and heartbreaking all at once.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 4 May 2023
And my better half who picked me up when I was gutted from this work.
—Kelly Wynne, Peoplemag, 16 Jan. 2024
My better half, who picked me up when I was gutted from this work.
—Joe Otterson, Variety, 16 Jan. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for better half
Noun
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Its robust and layered profile makes Amarone a natural partner for hearty dishes.Paul Caputo, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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In March, rumors spread of Martin’s engagement to longtime partner Dakota Johnson; of late, tabloids have been floating the idea that the relationship has cooled.Alex Morris, Rolling Stone, 19 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Ask your spouse, colleague, or friend to join in pickle ball.Lieke ten Brummelhuis, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
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But my spreadsheet maintenance enthusiasm greatly outweighs that of my spouse.Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 26 Dec. 2024
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In Our Little Secret, Lohan plays Avery, who has to spend the holidays under the same roof as her ex Logan (Ian Harding) after discovering their new significant others are siblings.Glenn Garner, Deadline, 21 Dec. 2024
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That year's significant others, including Kanye, Lamar Odom and Scott Disick, weren't featured — and most notably, brother Rob was MIA.Kate Hogan, People.com, 21 Dec. 2024
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She is survived by her husband, their children and grandchildren.Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024
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Harriet’s husband, Carl (Reginald VelJohnson), is a Chicago police officer who watches the family’s budget like a hawk and occasionally, under stress, blows his top.Vinson Cunningham, The New Yorker, 16 Dec. 2024
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“Better half.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/better%20half. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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