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better halves

NOUN

partner in marriage

Synonyms

WEAK

consort espoused feme covert helpmate helpmeet husband mate partner rib significant other soul mate spouse wife

Example Sentences

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U.S. presidents’ better halves take center stage in the new historical drama “The First Lady.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2022

They dominated them in one of the better halves they’ve played this season.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 9, 2022

I often hear patients blame themselves, and I've even seen spouses blame their better halves right to their face.

From US News • Jun. 3, 2015

And it contained a message to all the better halves of these dual-minded characters: “You’ll always be a part of me.”

From Slate • May 28, 2013

At that they are truly better halves, but to help him earn is not nice.

From How To Write Special Feature Articles A Handbook for Reporters, Correspondents and Free-Lance Writers Who Desire to Contribute to Popular Magazines and Magazine Sections of Newspapers by Bleyer, Willard Grosvenor