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
As his better half Charlotte, Berry is divinely amusing and heartbreaking all at once.
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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
Things appear to have gotten a bit awkward between UCLA’s struggling offense and its better half.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 7 Nov. 2023
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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
Things appear to have gotten a bit awkward between UCLA’s struggling offense and its better half.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 7 Nov. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for better half
Noun
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Focus on relations with spouses, close friends and partners.Georgia Nicols, The Denver Post, 13 Nov. 2024
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These are behaviors by a spouse, partner or loved one that are meant to control, isolate or frighten.R. Eric Thomas, The Denver Post, 16 Nov. 2024
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Veterans, active duty military, fire, police, EMTs and spouses receive 10% off entire purchase by mentioning Hero Discount Program at the register and presenting valid ID.Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 7 Nov. 2024
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The decrease in net loss is primarily due to the absence of significant other expenses related to derivatives and interest.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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The entrepreneur recently shared a photo alongside her fiancé with Swift and Kelce, showing the close bond there is among the NFL stars and their significant others.Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 4 Oct. 2024
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Considering this troubled young woman’s history, your husband has made a big mistake by fostering her dependence on him.Jeanne Phillips, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
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My husband, Jack Waters, was at Cambridge with her and Sam Mendes and Tom Hollander.Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024
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“Better half.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/better%20half. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.
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