life partner
Americannoun
noun
Example Sentences
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“We really think this can be kind of your life partner, your proactive ally for your day,” she says.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 28, 2026
Women’s and men’s expectations for a life partner have both increased as marriage has become more optional and as women have realized more opportunities to support themselves.
From Slate ● Aug. 11, 2026
“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
"I thought, I've lost everything. I've lost the person I thought was going to be my life partner, I've lost all my life savings."
From BBC ● Oct. 17, 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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