DOMESTIC PARTNER Synonyms: 27 Similar and Opposite Words

domestic partner

noun

Definition of domestic partner

as in old man

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Recent Examples of domestic partner In November 2024, a jury in Blue Earth County found Fravel guilty of murdering Madeline Kingsbury, a Winona woman who was the mother of Fravel’s children and his former domestic partner. — Sydney Mook, Twin Cities, 30 Apr. 2026 According to the legislation, the $1 million threshold for the tax applies to individuals, couples and domestic partners. — Robert Frank, CNBC, 20 Mar. 2026 If a parent wants their domestic partners to pick up their child at school, these protections allow that. — Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 2026 Danker said, referring to the domestic partner, Century Aluminum. — Elizabeth Caldwell, Oklahoma Watch, 12 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for domestic partner

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Noun

Still, Terry Strada, whose husband, Tom Strada, was killed in the attacks, said she was encouraged that more than 100 family members of 9/11 victims turned out and by the judges’ questions.

— Tom Winter, NBC news, 8 Oct. 2026
His wife said the experience had changed her husband’s understanding of the value of money and the consequences financial decisions can have on other people.

— Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of husband

Noun

He was arrested several times over domestic violence allegations, and served 33 days of a 45-day jail sentence after pleading no contest in 2021 to two felony counts of injuring a significant other, Panettiere.

— Leigh Blickley, Entertainment Weekly, 17 Sep. 2026
To mark the beginning of the new football season, SI Swimsuit reshared photos Monday of NFL significant others who have posed for the famous swimwear issue, including Brittany Mahomes.

— Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of significant other

Noun

The second slide was a video (without sound) of the couple’s first kiss, which King prefaced with what looked like a howl of joy, followed by a series of passionate kisses and an arms-in-the-air yelp from the groom.

— Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 5 Oct. 2026
When the bride and groom connected ahead of the ceremony for a first look, the true purpose of the day came into picture.

— Shelby Wax, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2026

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Stream, a strategic partner for Talpa Studios, focused on creating formats for the streaming generation, has developed several other titles that are gaining traction in the market.

— Leo Barraclough, Variety, 5 Oct. 2026
In addition to presenting partner Amazon Fashion, supporters of the 2026 CFDA Fashion Awards include Google Shopping for the American Emerging Designer of the Year Award; MAC Cosmetics, Official Beauty Partner, and Krug, Official Champagne Partner.

— Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of partner

Noun

Actors from hit shows such as The Pitt, Shrinking, The Bear, Pluribus took the opportunity to dress to nines and head for a fun night out with their better halves by their side.

— Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 14 Sep. 2026
Pierce is also grateful to Raising Kanan creator/showrunner Sascha Penn for being able to work alongside his real-life better half.

— Ronda Racha Penrice, HollywoodReporter, 31 July 2026

Definition of better half

Noun

Hartnett is believable in the hubby role, although — without spoilers — this character is becoming a bit of a cliché in this genre.

— Pete Hammond, Deadline, 30 Sep. 2026
Swift’s hubby Travis Kelce, however, was sadly absent from the show, as the NFL star had a Chiefs game against the Miami Dolphins in Florida today.

— Christina Perrier, InStyle, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of hubby

Noun

This comes of not understanding that the tradition dated from a time when brides and bridegrooms were not expected to have close ties to those of the opposite gender.

— Judith Martin, Mercury News, 24 Aug. 2026
Yesterday, the Sun asked this question of a wide variety of people – an auxiliary policeman, a protest marcher, a steelworker, a politician, a barber, a bridegroom, a bootblack and others.

— Jonathan M. Pitts, Baltimore Sun, 27 June 2026

Definition of bridegroom

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