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
  • Johnson looked to Tracey Cunningham—the celebrity colorist and Schwarzkopf Professional US creative director of color and technique—for the job.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Its celebrity pedigree is astonishing (spokespersons and fans include Jane Fonda, Martha Stewart, Andie MacDowell, Heidi Klum, etc), its offerings are robust, and many, if not most of its products, are five-star successes.
    — Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of celebrity
Noun
  • Brad Pitt sent a message to George Clooney as the Michael Clayton star was honored Wednesday at the Venice International Film Festival.
    — Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Marchese spent the past 12 years as a senior executive at Studio71, another creator media firm that handled distribution and advertising sales representation for a range of digital-native stars.
    — William Earl, Variety, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of star
Noun
  • As a talk-show host and media personality, her sometimes petulant, relentlessly flirtatious energy was a thrilling throwback to the likes of Rosie O’Donnell or Alan Carr’s chat shows.
    — Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 3 Sep. 2026
  • One aspect of Eloise’s personality that her parents and brother treasure the most is her connection with animals, from family pets to the deer and horses roaming on the ranch.
    — Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of personality
Noun
  • For these brands, lab-grown is in the name, and their styles are more akin to traditional natural diamond brands.
    — Madeleine Schulz, Vogue, 3 Sep. 2026
  • That’s an appealing quality for Hegseth, who wants Parnell for the job, a second administration official said — and his name has been mentioned for a while now, given that Driscoll’s departure by the end of the year was expected.
    — Shelby Talcott, semafor.com, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of name

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“Somebody.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/somebody. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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