somebody

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Recent Examples of somebody 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 In college sports, somebody’s or a group of somebodies’ pockets have always been filled, been opened up to be filled at somebody else’s expense. Gordon Monson, The Salt Lake Tribune, 4 Aug. 2023 Palestinians saw echoes of George Floyd’s fate in the shooting by police in Jerusalem on May 30th of Iyad Halak, a 32-year-old with severe autism, who was apparently mistaken for somebody else. The Economist, 8 June 2020 Our sole objective is to make sure the right decisions are taken and not that somebody is blamed or not blamed. John Lauerman, Bloomberg.com, 20 May 2020 See All Example Sentences for somebody
Recent Examples of Synonyms for somebody
Noun
  • To date, Anderson’s Bookshop has hosted scores of big names authors, personalities and celebrities.
    Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 21 June 2025
  • Sign up for Entertainment Weekly's free newsletter to get the latest trailers, celebrity interviews, film reviews, and more.
    EW.com, EW.com, 21 June 2025
Noun
  • With a championship pedigree and legacy to match, Parker’s new role was no longer the star but the connector.
    Anthony De Leon, Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2025
  • Dua Lipa's new diamante floral manicure is also still in keeping with the manicure she was spotted wearing in Paris in May, which featured a pink nude base and a strategic placement of tiny silver stars (see slide 18 for a close-up snap).
    Fiona Embleton, Glamour, 29 June 2025
Noun
  • This is the first time in his pro career that his offensive output matches his personality: Quiet.
    Mac Engel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 June 2025
  • That has included writers like Matt Yglesias, TV personalities, like Terry Moran and Katie Couric, and authors like James Patterson, with many prioritizing video.
    Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 20 June 2025
Noun
  • No one deal is more important than my name and reputation.
    Archway Homes, Kansas City Star, 22 June 2025
  • As the person is detained, the one recording will sometimes try to get his name, before he is lost in the system.
    Emily Witt, New Yorker, 22 June 2025

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“Somebody.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/somebody. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.

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