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life partner

American

noun

one member of a monogamous relationship.

life partner British

noun

either member of a couple in a long-term relationship

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life partner

“He will be remembered for his brilliance and his kindness. Being his life partner was the joy of my life.”

From MarketWatch ● Jun. 22, 2026

For the first time, Havens realized he wanted to be someone’s life partner.

From Slate ● May 2, 2026

Buswell recently revealed she has a baby boy on the way, due next year, with her real life partner, YouTuber and former Strictly contestant Joe Suggs.

From BBC ● Sep. 26, 2025

“It’s great to see him come back into his own,” Price says of her life partner.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 25, 2025

She left behind her home, her entire family, and her life partner in a war-torn country to give her children better opportunities.

From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi

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