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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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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

The week before that, they — and their better halves — broke bread to celebrate the Cranstons' 25th wedding anniversary.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 7, 2014

Or at least think about it, dream about it, while their better halves are curled up in the bed, facing the wall, like in Hopper’s “Excursions into Philosophy.”

From New York Times • Jun. 10, 2013

Deviled Meat.—Our better halves are usually fond of this, especially for breakfast or lunch.

From Culture and Cooking Art in the Kitchen by Owen, Catherine