as in partner
the person to whom another is married
she has threatened to divorce her significant other if he doesn't stop gambling
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Even if the home is jointly owned with one’s live-in partner, the state may or may not require that the home be sold before the sick partner can qualify and if it’s sold then their significant other has to move out.
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Jeanne Sahadi, CNN, 20 July 2024
When Venus transits Leo and your seventh house of commitments and significant others, the love planet enhances your ability to connect harmoniously with those around you, bringing a touch of warmth and affection to your interactions.
—Valerie Mesa, Peoplemag, 5 July 2024
The ensuing trend surrounding the song has involved all forms of love, from pets to significant others to offspring.
—Kevin Rutherford, Billboard, 3 July 2024
Loosening the grip on your significant other or crush will give them the freedom to soar with you right by their side.
—Lisa Stardust, Peoplemag, 11 July 2024
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Jeanne Sahadi, CNN, 20 July 2024
When Venus transits Leo and your seventh house of commitments and significant others, the love planet enhances your ability to connect harmoniously with those around you, bringing a touch of warmth and affection to your interactions.
—Valerie Mesa, Peoplemag, 5 July 2024
The ensuing trend surrounding the song has involved all forms of love, from pets to significant others to offspring.
—Kevin Rutherford, Billboard, 3 July 2024
Loosening the grip on your significant other or crush will give them the freedom to soar with you right by their side.
—Lisa Stardust, Peoplemag, 11 July 2024
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“Significant other.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/significant%20other. Accessed 18 Aug. 2024.
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