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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And now she’s lost a third significant other: a fiancé and a husband to death, and another husband to divorce.
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Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 17 Apr. 2025
Meeting your significant other’s parent is an important step, and obviously, what Gregory’s father says about his wife and their relationship means a lot to Gregory.
—Vlada Gelman, TVLine, 16 Apr. 2025
Expect meaningful conversations with a significant other that could shed light on unspoken feelings or spark an idea for an exciting joint venture.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 16 Apr. 2025
By the light of flashlights, our significant others snapped photos of us looking groggy but determined with the width of Florida in front of us to conquer.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Apr. 2025
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Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 17 Apr. 2025
Meeting your significant other’s parent is an important step, and obviously, what Gregory’s father says about his wife and their relationship means a lot to Gregory.
—Vlada Gelman, TVLine, 16 Apr. 2025
Expect meaningful conversations with a significant other that could shed light on unspoken feelings or spark an idea for an exciting joint venture.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 16 Apr. 2025
By the light of flashlights, our significant others snapped photos of us looking groggy but determined with the width of Florida in front of us to conquer.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Apr. 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 24 Apr. 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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