as in man
a member of the human race
is there any person here who knows how to speak Spanish?
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Recent Examples of person
Take a friend and have that person take a cell phone so that person can call 911 for help.
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Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 10 Sep. 2025
Given that private equity groups can now buy stakes in NBA teams, the number of persons connected to a team’s ownership could lead to a long list of conflict checks for teams.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 10 Sep. 2025
The latter did not make it in person but sent a video message.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 10 Sep. 2025
For now, limited quantities of the handbags are available exclusively in-person at select Alo stores, showcasing the high-end craftsmanship, which deserves to be discovered firsthand through touch and experience.
—Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 10 Sep. 2025
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Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 10 Sep. 2025
Given that private equity groups can now buy stakes in NBA teams, the number of persons connected to a team’s ownership could lead to a long list of conflict checks for teams.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 10 Sep. 2025
The latter did not make it in person but sent a video message.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 10 Sep. 2025
For now, limited quantities of the handbags are available exclusively in-person at select Alo stores, showcasing the high-end craftsmanship, which deserves to be discovered firsthand through touch and experience.
—Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 10 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for person
Noun
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Authorities arrested a man shortly after a bullet hit Kirk, Mason said during the news conference.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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No man is worth missing Paris for.—
Vogue,
Vogue,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Another favorite comic novel of mine, this one follows a guy in Beijing who installs custom, old school sound systems for rich people.—
James Folta,
Literary Hub,
10 Sep. 2025
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Travis is a perfect addition to the rogue gallery of guys Rahill consistently plays across social media — hilarious and singular character studies of very particular and deeply cringey types of dude, replete with his trademark grin.—
Justin Caffier,
Vulture,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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No one who celebrates the loss of human life should be anywhere near children.—
Amy DeLaura,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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Quite a few designs featured striking swirls, which Daveed says speak to the ways that many Haitian immigrants must travel when heading into the United States for a better life.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Just note that these little creatures are final sale items and are therefore ineligible for returns.—
Katie Decker-Jacoby,
StyleCaster,
10 Sep. 2025
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The plot centers on Jam, a teenager who inadvertently brings a creature from a painting to life.—
The Editors,
JSTOR Daily,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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China, by comparison, boasts an active military of 2,000,000 individuals, as well as air and naval technology several levels above the island territory’s current capabilities.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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Utah authorities released photos of the person of interest in the shooting on Thursday in which the individual can be seen on steps while carrying a black backpack and wearing a shirt with what appeared to be an American flag print on it.—
Jon Haworth,
ABC News,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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And your decisions affect other things.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
13 Sep. 2025
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Our main quibbles were with the fans—fan buzz and a lack of more fan filtration are two things to contend with—but experienced PC builders will find workarounds.—
Thomas Soderstrom,
PC Magazine,
13 Sep. 2025
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“Person.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/person. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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