in person

phrase

: in one's bodily presence
The movie star appeared in person.

Examples of in person in a Sentence

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Conversely, Scott said, if someone has voted in person and a mail ballot arrives later, that ballot will be flagged and not counted. — Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 27 Oct. 2026 Sex and the City star Cynthia Nixon and White Lotus alum Natasha Rothwell shared virtual remarks as well, while Game of Thrones actor Liam Cunningham, activist Nadia Greenspan and artist-activist Samir Eskanda were there in person to make speeches. — Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 27 Oct. 2026 Republicans scoff at those claims, noting that Trump-backing GOP voters increasingly prefer to vote in person on Election Day. — Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 27 Oct. 2026 Bolsonaro said Brazilian police had informed him of the order in person and told him he was banned from leaving Brazil. — Max Saltman, CNN Money, 27 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for in person

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of in person was in the 15th century

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“In person.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20person. Accessed 28 Oct. 2026.

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