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
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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
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This show of strength and vulnerability for his life partner — whose forlorn expression embodied her family’s uncertain future — would serve as Napier’s north star with his program.Edgar Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 19 Dec. 2024
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David and Sarah, and their respective spouses, now equally split the family’s 75% stake.Jemima McEvoy, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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These two rules apply to public service workers who receive pensions as well as Social Security alongside their spouses.Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
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One partner, a passionate environmentalist, may present research, share personal stories and seek affirmation from their significant other, who is a dedicated meat-eater.Mark Travers, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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The spouse or significant other of your ceremony officiant, as well as both parents of ring bearers and flower girls.Marissa Miller, Vogue, 5 Dec. 2024
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That same year, Mercado received a proposal from her husband's brother and sister-in-law that would revolutionize her life, but this time for the better.Paula Soria, The Arizona Republic, 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 22 Dec. 2024.
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