somebody

noun

Definition of somebodynext
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. — 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 See All Example Sentences for somebody
Recent Examples of Synonyms for somebody
  1. celebrity
  2. star
  3. personality
  4. name
Noun
  • In the time since her sudden death, celebrities publicly mourning include Viola Davis, Selma Blair, and Rosie O’Donnell.
    — Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 18 Aug. 2026
  • But that enchantment began long before the beach clubs and celebrity sightings.
    — Lanie Goodman, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of celebrity
Noun
  • The one-time child star had spoken openly about navigating addiction and postpartum depression in her adult life, documenting those struggles as well as the painful loss of her brother in a memoir released this year.
    — Holly Yan, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2026
  • In the book, the star detailed her prolific and sometimes difficult career in show business; growing up under the harsh light of Hollywood; and the highs and lows of filming hit TV shows like Heroes and Nashville, and more.
    — Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of star
Noun
  • Like any group with more than 50 members, there have been a few paranormal personality clashes.
    — Megan De Mar, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026
  • But each of the six restaurants and bars has its own personality and riffs on the national food.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of personality
Noun
  • Shortly after Lyons' email, Charles forwarded the message to a group of officials whose names are redacted.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Shortly after Lyon's email, Charles forwarded the message to a group of officials whose names are redacted.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of name

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“Somebody.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/somebody. Accessed 23 Aug. 2026.

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