How to Use significant other in a Sentence
significant other
noun- Before you make such an important decision, you should talk it over with your significant other.
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And any one of these Valentine's Day movies is the perfect way to cozy up on the couch with your significant other.
—Elizabeth Berry, Woman's Day, 21 Dec. 2022
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So many stars and their significant others have come down to take part in the event and stayed for the fun, and cameras have snapped them doing just that.
—Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 12 June 2024
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Here’s a robe and boxer combo both you and a significant other are sure to love.
—Michelle Duncan, Rolling Stone, 21 Feb. 2024
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Treat your significant other and yourself with a date to Carvers Steaks and Seafood.
—The Salt Lake Tribune, 9 Aug. 2022
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The same words that come off as critique from a significant other sound like advice from a friend.
—Hannah Singleton, Outside Online, 19 July 2022
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No one wants to have to convince their significant other to do that.
—Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 22 May 2022
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Atae compares his thought process to a split with a significant other.
—Stephen Daw, Billboard, 2 Aug. 2023
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Your significant other is away on a business trip and the school will only release your child to a guardian.
—Chris Hachey, BGR, 14 Feb. 2022
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Note to self: Here are six things to let go of before moving in with your significant other.
—Katie Toussaint, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
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The songs share a title and a theme of humbly asking for their significant other for the holiday.
—Elise Brisco, USA TODAY, 4 June 2022
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One of the most painful, gut-wrenching days many of us will ever face is the one in which our spouse or significant other passes.
—Jessica Cannella, Forbes, 13 Feb. 2023
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Baking is a fun way to spend more time with your significant other.
—Rebekah Lowin, Country Living, 9 Jan. 2023
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If the name Nili Lotan doesn’t ring any bells, try asking your significant other.
—Kareem Rashed, Robb Report, 10 Aug. 2022
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The emotive track is a reflection on the need to embrace time spent with a significant other.
—Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 22 Apr. 2022
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Plus, if your significant other wants to get in on the fun and dress up together, even sweeter.
—Karla Pope, Good Housekeeping, 2 Aug. 2023
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All the kids and their significant others were visiting him up at his house.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 19 Nov. 2023
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Your significant other should have made more of an effort to call you by your preferred name 20 years ago.
—Abigail Van Buren, oregonlive, 29 Mar. 2022
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In fact, a handful of people even mused about pulling this prank on their significant others.
—Kelsey Mulvey, House Beautiful, 28 July 2023
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Like a real spouse, a work husband or work wife can be a significant other.
—Anne Marie Chaker, WSJ, 2 Mar. 2023
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And, it’s become a common way to spend time with our significant other.
—Sara Kuburic, USA TODAY, 9 Nov. 2022
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Here’s a pro tip for those who made it this far into the column: Wait for your significant other’s birthday.
—Sean McDonnell, cleveland, 18 July 2023
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Beyond that, adults tend to dream about, well, other adults, from friends to significant others.
—Alex Orlando, Discover Magazine, 20 Sep. 2023
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Bonus: If your significant other is a big fan of a certain team, this fall date idea can be a great way to spoil them with surprise tickets.
—Alyssa Longobucco, House Beautiful, 21 July 2023
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Scroll on down to see who showed up with a significant other (including on their accessories) and packed on the PDA on the pink carpet.
—Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 13 Sep. 2023
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There is no shortage of romance flicks to catch at home with your significant other.
—Blaine Callahan, Hartford Courant, 13 Feb. 2024
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Want to solve the problem of what to call your boyfriend/significant other/partner forever?
—Laurie Yarnell, Good Housekeeping, 16 June 2023
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My daughter’s significant other will go out and get food for everyone in the house but brings back nothing for me.
—Annie Lane, oregonlive, 10 June 2022
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Use the Couples book as a prompt to raise the topic of career management with your significant other.
—Caroline Ceniza-Levine, Forbes, 11 Oct. 2022
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Love: Be more open with your significant other in order to elevate the relationship.
—Lisa Stardust, Peoplemag, 17 June 2024
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