as in celebrity
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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Speaking of celebrity picks, the Harlee Shoulder Bag was named among Oprah’s Favorite Things of 2025.—
Kyra Surgent,
InStyle,
8 Mar. 2026
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That rare child actor to evolve into an indomitable leading man, Bale is notoriously dismissive of celebrity.—
Tim Grierson,
Vulture,
7 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Once inside, the Euphoria star was photographed with a slim gold band on her wedding finger.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
11 Mar. 2026
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If that role is on the bench, be a star there.—
Cody Thorn,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Mar. 2026
Noun
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White nationalists at Charlottesville marched hoisting Roman flags, and far-right internet personalities adopted Roman pseudonyms.—
Chang Che,
New Yorker,
8 Mar. 2026
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The cut of this skirt creates the perfect drape, and the side slit adds a fun touch of personality.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The question box includes a space for your name, but this is optional.—
Carolyn Hax,
Washington Post,
27 Mar. 2026
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The bar claims the firm refused to remove the attorney’s name from its website for years, ignoring a cease and desist letter from McBratney’s new employer.—
Rebecca Ellis,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Somebody.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/somebody. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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