significant other
noun
: a person who is important to one's well-being
especially
: a spouse or one in a similar relationship
Examples of significant other in a Sentence
Before you make such an important decision, you should talk it over with your significant other.
she has threatened to divorce her significant other if he doesn't stop gambling
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For instance, with Venus harmonizing with Pluto on May 6, a conversation with a significant other could’ve deepened your connection, whether with someone new or a current partner.
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Valerie Mesa, People.com, 12 May 2025
But at home, their significant other doesn’t get that same effort and care.
—Dr. Jacqueline Olds and Dr. Richard Schwartzs, CNBC, 10 May 2025
Getting to know their significant others adds another dimension to the narrative, highlighting the emotional stakes intertwined with the professional demands of racing.
—Shane Connuck, Charlotte Observer, 7 May 2025
That said, there’s precedent for a significant other being a no-show.
—Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 1 May 2025
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Valerie Mesa, People.com, 12 May 2025
But at home, their significant other doesn’t get that same effort and care.
—Dr. Jacqueline Olds and Dr. Richard Schwartzs, CNBC, 10 May 2025
Getting to know their significant others adds another dimension to the narrative, highlighting the emotional stakes intertwined with the professional demands of racing.
—Shane Connuck, Charlotte Observer, 7 May 2025
That said, there’s precedent for a significant other being a no-show.
—Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 1 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for significant other
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“Significant other.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/significant%20other. Accessed 18 May. 2025.
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significant other
noun
significant oth·er
-ˈət͟h-ər 
: a person who is important to one's well-being
especially
: a spouse or one in a similar relationship
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