as in man
a member of the human race
is there any person here who knows how to speak Spanish?
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Recent Examples of person
There’s nothing to invade, one person close to the administration said.
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Francesca Chambers, USA Today, 24 Mar. 2026
After a buzzy festival premiere, buyers’ screenings are planned in New York and Los Angeles, but have been admittedly slow-going as they are committed to asking buyers to watch The Screener in person.
—Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 23 Mar. 2026
Lewis was arrested and indicted in U.S. District Court of Minnesota on charges of threatening to murder a federal official and interstate transmission of a threat to injure a person.
—Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 12 Mar. 2026
The Post delayed publication after that person requested Monday night that they no longer be named.
—Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 11 Mar. 2026
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Francesca Chambers, USA Today, 24 Mar. 2026
After a buzzy festival premiere, buyers’ screenings are planned in New York and Los Angeles, but have been admittedly slow-going as they are committed to asking buyers to watch The Screener in person.
—Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 23 Mar. 2026
Lewis was arrested and indicted in U.S. District Court of Minnesota on charges of threatening to murder a federal official and interstate transmission of a threat to injure a person.
—Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 12 Mar. 2026
The Post delayed publication after that person requested Monday night that they no longer be named.
—Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 11 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for person
Noun
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Cal Fire law enforcement officers arrested a Modesto man accused of starting a 2-acre wildfire early Friday in El Dorado County after he was found near the fire area the following day.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
24 Mar. 2026
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Among the leading superstars for the past generation, for instance, has been a troika of Muslim men.—
Taran Khan,
The Dial,
24 Mar. 2026
Noun
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But Hubert Davis was ultimately not the right guy to lead the UNC basketball program.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
25 Mar. 2026
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You guys keep putting that crap out there.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
24 Mar. 2026
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Advice columnist Carolyn Hax takes your comments and questions most Fridays about life, family, relationships and more.—
Carolyn Hax,
Washington Post,
27 Mar. 2026
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Visitors can scan a QR code and see the players come to life.—
Rina Nakano,
CBS News,
25 Mar. 2026
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On their last night together before Raissa leaves, the two stumble upon a strange portal that transports them to the island of Nakali, which is filled with mythological creatures pulled from Filipino folklore and mythology.—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
25 Mar. 2026
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The remains of these unknown creatures often puzzled their discoverers.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
25 Mar. 2026
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Similar claims raised in other states by individuals without election administration experience have been thoroughly reviewed and debunked.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
25 Mar. 2026
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Volunteer Income Tax Assistance The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program provides free in-person tax preparation to individuals with an income of $67,000 or less, who have disabilities or with limited English skills.—
Brian Sloan,Dan Avery,
CNBC,
24 Mar. 2026
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People have guns as a hobby, as a social thing.—
Rachel Monroe,
New Yorker,
26 Mar. 2026
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Katie Schoeberl, Welniak’s cousin, made her mark as a volleyball player at Marist, but before that, was a pitcher for the Beverly Bandits and taught Welniak a few things about the sport.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Person.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/person. Accessed 29 Mar. 2026.
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