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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The decrease in net loss is primarily due to the absence of significant other expenses related to derivatives and interest. —

Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024 The entrepreneur recently shared a photo alongside her fiancé with Swift and Kelce, showing the close bond there is among the NFL stars and their significant others. —

Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 4 Oct. 2024 Many Black women recognized this behavior as, at times, some experience their significant others trying to intentionally sabotage their progress or leverage their success to uplift themselves. —

Dominique Fluker, Essence, 27 Sep. 2024 The influence of Saturn, however, emphasizes the boundaries or lack thereof between you and a significant other. —

Valerie Mesa, People.com, 4 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for significant other

Word History

First Known Use

1940, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler

The first known use of significant other was in 1940

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“Significant other.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/significant%20other. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.

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