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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 somebody
Over the decades, amateurs have beaten pros, nobodies have beaten somebodies.
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Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 26 Sep. 2024
That’s good, Joan, because there are 24 potential somebodies headed to the Bachelor mansion right now to meet you.
—Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 19 Sep. 2024
If the Warriors add Markkanen or any player at that kind of salary, somebody, or multiple somebodies, would eventually have to go.
—Tim Kawakami, The Athletic, 5 Aug. 2024
Somebody — or multiple somebodies, starting with casting directors Angelique Midthunder and Jennifer Schwalenberg — had to find the show’s four stars.
—Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Sep. 2023
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Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 26 Sep. 2024
That’s good, Joan, because there are 24 potential somebodies headed to the Bachelor mansion right now to meet you.
—Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 19 Sep. 2024
If the Warriors add Markkanen or any player at that kind of salary, somebody, or multiple somebodies, would eventually have to go.
—Tim Kawakami, The Athletic, 5 Aug. 2024
Somebody — or multiple somebodies, starting with casting directors Angelique Midthunder and Jennifer Schwalenberg — had to find the show’s four stars.
—Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Sep. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for somebody
Noun
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This year, the festival continued but took a blow, with officials postponing the Strawberry Stomp 5K and parade, which usually showcases community spirit and guest celebrities.—
Victoria Le,
Oc Register,
24 May 2026
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Restaurants within the food hall will include Tabo Sushi by James Beard Award-winning chef Takashi Yagihashi, Urbanbelly by renowned chef Bill Kim, Lucky Goat by celebrity chef Stephanie Izard, Antique Taco, Pretty Cool Ice Cream and Five50 Pizza.—
R. Christian Smith,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
Noun
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New Ravens coach Jesse Minter offered little explanation but downplayed concerns about Jackson’s absence and suggested the star quarterback would return soon.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
20 May 2026
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Depending on the time of year, guests can see planets, nebulae, star clusters, galaxies, and beyond.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 May 2026
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Instead of hearing the warm, roaring cheers like other great IndyCar champions and popular personalities, Palou has started hearing a different chorus from the crowd, boos.—
Michael Marot,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
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Several notable personalities and even politicians, including Samajwadi Party supremo Akhilesh Yadav and Trinamool Congress members Mahua Moitra and Kirti Azad, have endorsed the parody account and the associated movement.—
Britannica Editors,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
23 May 2026
Noun
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Over the years, many notable dignitaries have stayed here; hence the names of the eight signature suites, which are named after an iconic political visitor, such as Roosevelt and John Adams.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 May 2026
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Police have not released a specific motive for the shooting the suspect's name.—
Dennis Romero,
NBC news,
19 May 2026
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“Somebody.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/somebody. Accessed 25 May. 2026.
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