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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As a result, partners might over-monitor or question their significant other’s actions.
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Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Saturn retrograde and a total lunar eclipse in Pisces bring focus to your expansive ninth house of self-discovery and perspective, sparking deeper conversations with romantic suitors and significant others.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
He is survived by his significant other Emily Volman, his ex-wife Pat Volman and their daughters Hallie Volman and Sarina Miller, and his brother Phil Volman.
—Andrew McGowan, Variety, 5 Sep. 2025
Kelce’s bag has seen better days Kelce’s aluminum suitcase by Tumi looked a little worse for wear, not surprising for someone who traveled extensively in the offseason with his significant other.
—Kansas City Star, 5 Sep. 2025
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Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Saturn retrograde and a total lunar eclipse in Pisces bring focus to your expansive ninth house of self-discovery and perspective, sparking deeper conversations with romantic suitors and significant others.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
He is survived by his significant other Emily Volman, his ex-wife Pat Volman and their daughters Hallie Volman and Sarina Miller, and his brother Phil Volman.
—Andrew McGowan, Variety, 5 Sep. 2025
Kelce’s bag has seen better days Kelce’s aluminum suitcase by Tumi looked a little worse for wear, not surprising for someone who traveled extensively in the offseason with his significant other.
—Kansas City Star, 5 Sep. 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 14 Sep. 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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