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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 males have also assumed female attire, though their better halves have not returned the compliment.

From The Pearl of the Antilles, or An Artist in Cuba by Goodman, Walter