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
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!
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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
About half of this episode — the better half — concerns Juliette’s efforts to earn Solo’s trust and to find out more about what happened in Silo 17.
—Noel Murray, Vulture, 29 Nov. 2024
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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
About half of this episode — the better half — concerns Juliette’s efforts to earn Solo’s trust and to find out more about what happened in Silo 17.
—Noel Murray, Vulture, 29 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for better half
Noun
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Amazon’s representative also told Ars that Amazon works with industry partners to break up piracy networks and has assisted law enforcement efforts, including the Police Intellectual Property Crime Unit in London and UK IP Crime Group.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
30 May 2025
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Ticketing links in this article are provided by partners of The Athletic.—
Chris Branch,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
Noun
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Many people can’t handle the idea of separating and living away from their spouses at all, even for a few weeks or months.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2025
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For an altogether different approach to the horror genre, try this supremely uncomfortable-looking portrait of codependence starring real-life spouses Alison Brie and Dave Franco as a couple who share everything… including, apparently, their flesh, hair and body parts.—
Dan Heching,
CNN Money,
23 May 2025
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Oftentimes, men are hesitant to discuss their health with their friends, significant others, and even their doctors.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
7 May 2025
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This could be the perfect time to have those important heart-to-heart conversations with a significant other or a close friend.—
Staff Author,
People.com,
1 May 2025
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The baby was airlifted to a hospital with a brain bleed and a broken leg, Maggs’ husband shared on Facebook.—
Olivia Lloyd,
Miami Herald,
27 May 2025
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The Walk of Honor dedication allowed the Burt family to remember their father and husband.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
27 May 2025
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