same-sex

Converse of object

• include: This can include an unmarried same-sex or opposite-sex partner, or a civil partner.
• register: Yes, many countries around the world now legally register same-sex civil partnerships, some even recognize same-sex marriage.
• support: His opponent, Sen. John Kerry, does not support same-sex marriage, but he opposes the constitutional amendment and supports same-sex civil unions.

Adjective modifier

• new: New same-sex civil partnerships law comes into effect in the UK from 5 December 2005.
• first: First same-sex marriage ( 19 Dec 2005 ) Northern Ireland has hosted the first same-sex " marriage " in an historic ceremony.

Modifies a noun

• couple: Many same-sex couples will have been living together for several years or even decades.
• marriage: A dispute over same-sex marriages in England has deepened.. .
• cohabitant: The term " former cohabitant " is also amended to include former same-sex cohabitants.
• blessing: The Canadian church also generated controversy by authorizing ' same-sex blessings ' .
• relationship: Some people in same-sex relationships may also get better pension rights.
• partner: Belgium opened marriage to same-sex partners with effect from 1 June 2003.

Noun used with modifier

adult: Drawing on research by the biographer, Bruce Perry, he revealed Malcolm's teenage and early adult same-sex experiences.