SPOUSE Synonyms: 27 Similar and Opposite Words

spouse

noun

ˈspau̇s

Definition of spouse

as in partner

the person to whom another is married employees and their spouses are covered by the health plan

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Recent Examples of spouse Exceptions include holders of work permits, spouses of Canadian citizens, and refugees. — Michael Kaminer, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2026 If the answer is mainly you, tell a friend, therapist or spouse instead. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 1 Oct. 2026 The supporting cast is well stocked with character actors who bring humor and pathos to this gaggle of spouses, friends, lovers and bootleggers. — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 1 Oct. 2026 Lay disciples typically uphold the vow of brahmacharya by maintaining fidelity toward their spouse. — Bhakti Mamtora, The Conversation, 30 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for spouse

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Noun

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

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

Eddie Redmayne, attending with his wife Hannah, was in designer fan mode.

— Alex Wynne, Footwear News, 3 Oct. 2026
As 2016 neared, Thomas’ bandmates expected to reconvene for a 20th anniversary tour, however he was focused on 2015’s The Great Unknown, largely inspired by wife Marisol’s grueling health battles.

— Leena Tailor, Rolling Stone, 2 Oct. 2026

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