domestic partner

noun

Definition of domestic partnernext
as in old man

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Recent Examples of domestic partner In November 2024, a jury in Blue Earth County found Fravel guilty of murdering Madeline Kingsbury, a Winona woman who was the mother of Fravel’s children and his former domestic partner. — Sydney Mook, Twin Cities, 30 Apr. 2026 According to the legislation, the $1 million threshold for the tax applies to individuals, couples and domestic partners. — Robert Frank, CNBC, 20 Mar. 2026 If a parent wants their domestic partners to pick up their child at school, these protections allow that. — Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 2026 Danker said, referring to the domestic partner, Century Aluminum. — Elizabeth Caldwell, Oklahoma Watch, 12 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for domestic partner
Recent Examples of Synonyms for domestic partner
  1. husband
  2. significant other
  3. groom
  4. partner
  5. better half
  6. hubby
  7. mister
  8. bridegroom
Noun
  • However, since my husband died, this son has started phone and text communications.
    — Eric Thomas, Sun Sentinel, 29 Oct. 2026
  • The exhibits that Lincoln chose to organize reflected her belief that art is concerned not just with aesthetics but also with history, culture and politics, her husband said.
    — Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of husband
Noun
  • Team owner James Dolan promised rings to the players' significant others as well, highlighting that the support and sacrifices of the players' partners during last season's playoffs were vital to securing the title.
    — Otis Livingston, CBS News, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Mercury in Scorpio, on the other hand, could make conversations with a significant other or close friend feel emotionally loaded, while Saturn retrograde hints that old, unspoken worries are surfacing.
    — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of significant other
Noun
  • The bride and groom in the picture are Renee and Mario Ippolito, who were married in Portage Park on April 18, 2009.
    — Allison Kiehl, Chicago Tribune, 28 Oct. 2026
  • The bride, who wore an Oscar de la Renta gown, and the groom celebrated afterward with a reception at the Everglades Club in Palm Beach.
    — Kimberly Nordyke, HollywoodReporter, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of groom
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  • Research partners recorded the various sounds that drones make when their propellers get chipped or cracked or their motor becomes damaged or begins to fail.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 26 Oct. 2026
  • Investigators are working with Nigeria and international partners to review genomic findings and verify her movements and interactions in Uganda and en route to Abuja.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of partner
Noun
  • The vehicle will likely show them its flaws — and your better half will probably be the one to immediately fix them.
    — Doug Turnbull, AJC.com, 18 Oct. 2026
  • Actors from hit shows such as The Pitt, Shrinking, The Bear, Pluribus took the opportunity to dress to nines and head for a fun night out with their better halves by their side.
    — Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of better half
Noun
  • Of course its all about a murder she is accused of, one of her ex-husbands, and the timing couldn’t be worse for her beleaguered record company Megamax, now run by her first hubby and manager Barry Vogel (Alan Tudyk).
    — Pete Hammond, Deadline, 10 Oct. 2026
  • Swift’s hubby Travis Kelce, however, was sadly absent from the show, as the NFL star had a Chiefs game against the Miami Dolphins in Florida today.
    — Christina Perrier, InStyle, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of hubby
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  • Staying safe Even with the relief of water misters, the heat stroke remains a risk in high temperatures.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 5 Aug. 2026
  • To hear neighbors tell it, the deodorizers, misters and other efforts to mitigate the issues aren’t enough.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 23 July 2026
Definition of mister
Noun
  • Yet weddings, at least those where the bride’s friends and relatives have met those of the bridegroom, used to be the starting point for future weddings.
    — Judith Martin, Mercury News, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Yesterday, the Sun asked this question of a wide variety of people – an auxiliary policeman, a protest marcher, a steelworker, a politician, a barber, a bridegroom, a bootblack and others.
    — Jonathan M. Pitts, Baltimore Sun, 27 June 2026
Definition of bridegroom

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“Domestic partner.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/domestic%20partner. Accessed 30 Oct. 2026.

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