SOMEBODIES Synonyms: 45 Similar and Opposite Words

somebodies

noun

plural of somebody

as in celebrities

a person who is widely known and usually much talked about a small-town girl who hopes to become a somebody someday

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Recent Examples of somebodies Somebody or somebodies at inside linebacker will, too. — Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 11 Feb. 2026 Matt Williams My bold prediction for season 49 is somebody — or a group of somebodies — is going to come up with a piece of strategy and pull it off that's going to make that Operation Italy look like third grade math. — Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Sep. 2025

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Noun

Opposition leaders, rights activists and some Bollywood celebrities publicly backed the movement, helping amplify its message beyond the protest sites.

— ABC News, ABC News, 4 Aug. 2026
Hidden at the end of a cul-de-sac atop Filaret Hill, Bucharest’s highest point, this property, which is rumored to have once served as a KGB headquarters, caters to a crowd that includes dignitaries and celebrities.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of celebrities

Noun

That includes the recent NXT call-up of Ricky Saints as well as Raw stars Finn Balor and Gunther moving over to Friday nights.

— Blake Oestriecher, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
Alternatively, take in views of a different sort on the islands of Møn and Nyord, both of which have achieved Dark Sky Park designation; at nighttime, their unpolluted skies light up with stars.

— Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of stars

Noun

And if the personalities are painted in broad strokes, the performances, particularly by Condor and Newton, create a resonant enough emotional palette.

— Culture Critic, Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2026
The Los Angeles actor captures the easygoing professionalism that often places him between the clashing personalities of Shaw and Dreyfuss.

— Michelle F. Solomon, Miami Herald, 29 July 2026

Definition of personalities

Noun

Beyond the figures, a scroll of social media or a quick scan of the girlies at airports and Pilates reformer studios in major cities will tell you that Alo continues to capture serious athleisure market share.

— Lucy Maguire, Vogue, 4 Aug. 2026
Mundo Deportivo corroborates these key figures, while noting that Cancelo only has a year left on his contract at Al-Hilal.

— Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026

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