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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

Being his life partner was the joy of my life.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 22, 2026

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

From Slate ● May 2, 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

In opening up his world to me, Barack was showing me everything I’d ever need to know about the kind of life partner he’d be.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama

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