life partner
Americannoun
noun
Example Sentences
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For the first time, Havens realized he wanted to be someone’s life partner.
From Slate • May 2, 2026
On Indian matrimonial site Jeevansathi, meaning "life partner" in Hindi, he started talking to a woman who said her name was Rekha Shah.
From BBC • Oct. 17, 2025
"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
On the heels of that loss, Emma, his life partner for decades, suffered a debilitating stroke that has left her in constant need of professional care with limited hope for the future.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 26, 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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