as in significant other
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
The bolsters have the feel of those high-density sponges your better half uses in the shower.
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Mark Ewing, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025
But if Blondie’s better half could manage to enjoy a Dagwood sandwich, Link could surely manage to savor the delicacy that Jo had created for him!
—Charlie Mason, TVLine, 14 Mar. 2025
Between the ages of fourteen and fifty-four Nadia does not for a single minute not have an admirer or a boyfriend or a better half.
—Joseph O’Neill, The New Yorker, 23 Feb. 2025
But Banner reminds his better half of the money and property that will come from his partnership with the baddie.
—Matt Cabral, EW.com, 23 Feb. 2025
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Mark Ewing, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025
But if Blondie’s better half could manage to enjoy a Dagwood sandwich, Link could surely manage to savor the delicacy that Jo had created for him!
—Charlie Mason, TVLine, 14 Mar. 2025
Between the ages of fourteen and fifty-four Nadia does not for a single minute not have an admirer or a boyfriend or a better half.
—Joseph O’Neill, The New Yorker, 23 Feb. 2025
But Banner reminds his better half of the money and property that will come from his partnership with the baddie.
—Matt Cabral, EW.com, 23 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for better half
Noun
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Away from the movie cameras, though, both actors are happily married to their significant others, who are also familiar with Hollywood.—
Christopher Rudolph,
People.com,
11 July 2025
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Those interviews and documents showed how offenders of intimate partner violence may not only abuse or even kill their significant other but also irrevocably harm others in their proximity. Click or tap here to learn more.—
Quinlan Bentley,
The Enquirer,
7 July 2025
Noun
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Uber will meanwhile gain a proven partner to take on autonomous driving rivals around the world.—
Arjun Kharpal,
CNBC,
15 July 2025
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Since its foray into tennis, Rado continues to be a partner and as the official timekeeper at other major ATP and WTA tournaments such as the Abierto Mexicano Acapulco, Los Cabos Open, BMW Open in Munich, Erste Bank Open Vienna, EFG Swiss Open Gstaad and Swiss Indoors Basel.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
15 July 2025
Noun
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My spouse is retired and receives a generous Social Security benefit.—
Elliot Raphaelson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 July 2025
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Many of them are spouses or parents to US citizens.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
9 July 2025
Noun
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Jessica Alba appears to be enjoying her summer after filing for divorce from her estranged husband, Cash Warren.—
Tracy Wright,
FOXNews.com,
15 July 2025
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Batavia resident Lisa Page looks forward every year to attending the Windmill City Festival in town that remains a highlight for both her and her husband.—
David Sharos,
Chicago Tribune,
14 July 2025
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“Better half.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/better%20half. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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