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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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“Greenleaf’s” Keith David, R&B singer Ledisi, and their respective better halves are among the couples sharing their secrets for making relationships last in a new season of “Black Love.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 9, 2021

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

"That's one of the better halves we've ever played," Gradwohl said.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 22, 2012

The fathers helped their better halves in this; they were bashful to a degree.

From The Heritage of the Kurts, Volume II (of 2) by Bj?rnson, Bj?rnstjerne