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
It’s been a long week of discussions with the WNBA and union meeting face-to-face for more than 75 hours since the first in-person bargaining session on Tuesday.
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Doug Feinberg, Twin Cities, 17 Mar. 2026
For example, many keep on-campus resources – including the Veterans Resource Center, Student Veterans of America and TRiO Veterans – up to speed in terms of in-person classes.
—Larry D. Urish, Oc Register, 16 Mar. 2026
The mayor is right that housing is essential, and permanent housing should be the goal for each person on the street.
—Barbara A. Blair, New York Daily News, 16 Mar. 2026
Police found one person bleeding and confirmed two other stabbing victims, who were already taken to a hospital.
—City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026
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Doug Feinberg, Twin Cities, 17 Mar. 2026
For example, many keep on-campus resources – including the Veterans Resource Center, Student Veterans of America and TRiO Veterans – up to speed in terms of in-person classes.
—Larry D. Urish, Oc Register, 16 Mar. 2026
The mayor is right that housing is essential, and permanent housing should be the goal for each person on the street.
—Barbara A. Blair, New York Daily News, 16 Mar. 2026
Police found one person bleeding and confirmed two other stabbing victims, who were already taken to a hospital.
—City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for person
Noun
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The longtime Warriors coach reached 600 career victories, becoming just the 28th man to do so in NBA history.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
17 Mar. 2026
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And photos and videos after the storm showed undernourished Cubans, men, women and children dressed in rags and people barely managing in makeshift homes.—
David Goodhue
March 16,
Miami Herald,
17 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The old guys delivered this one Texas isn’t here if not for two of most experienced players.—
Cedric Golden,
Austin American Statesman,
18 Mar. 2026
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The Americans’ team motto for this tournament was ‘FOR GLORY’ -- but these guys get plenty of it.—
Greg Cote
Updated March 17,
Miami Herald,
18 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Advice columnist Carolyn Hax takes your comments and questions most Fridays about life, family, relationships and more.—
Carolyn Hax,
Washington Post,
27 Mar. 2026
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Its location along the Tropic of Cancer means a wide variety of plant life; guests can adventure through five different ecosystems.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing is expected to be finished this year, but already small creatures are making the bridge their home and greenery is taking over.—
Staff report,
Daily News,
18 Mar. 2026
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But thanks to mad scientist and some dodgy experimentation, there is a harry creature on the loose, threatening to ruin the party.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
18 Mar. 2026
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The exemption would apply to individuals earning under $46,000 annually — the median cost of living for a single adult with no children, according to the senator — or to couples earning $92,000.—
Zach Halaschak,
The Washington Examiner,
18 Mar. 2026
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Join us for our third CNBC Pro LIVE, where investors of all backgrounds - from financial professionals to everyday individuals - come together to cut through the noise and gain actionable strategies for smarter, more disciplined investing.—
Jason Gewirtz,
CNBC,
18 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The visiting Lancers managed to draw things level at 3-3 by the end of the first quarter, after two late scores, including two short-range finishes by Ella Avery and Kylea Keefe.—
Clark Fahrenthold,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Mar. 2026
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The best coaches will set aside time to work on new drills, figure out lineups, game plan for future opponents, and many other things that go under the radar but can make-or-break a season.—
Jack Murray,
Boston Herald,
19 Mar. 2026
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“Person.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/person. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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