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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
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.
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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
But to me, they are cooked, soft, delicious beans that somebody else has already packed with flavour and done all the cooking for me.
—Olivia Harrison, refinery29.com, 30 Apr. 2020
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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
But to me, they are cooked, soft, delicious beans that somebody else has already packed with flavour and done all the cooking for me.
—Olivia Harrison, refinery29.com, 30 Apr. 2020
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Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer , from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Lizz Schumer, People.com, 16 Jan. 2025
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The theme for the dance is Old Hollywood and guests are encouraged to dress as a favorite film celebrity or embrace Hollywood style.Orlando Sentinel Staff, Orlando Sentinel, 16 Jan. 2025
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The San Diego Padres have a lot of money tied up in their stars.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 12 Jan. 2025
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At least, that was the case with this week’s crew of best dressed stars: With subtle updates and clever twists, their fresh designs had a big impact, as seen on on celebrities such as Elle Fanning, Pamela Anderson, and Mikey Madison, among others.Christian Allaire, Vogue, 12 Jan. 2025
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Most genes influence many facets of our being—our health, our physical traits, our personality—and only a fraction of those interactions have been investigated.Kristen V. Brown, The Atlantic, 15 Jan. 2025
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There are a raft of confirmation hearings this week for several Trump Cabinet nominees, including Pete Hegseth, a Fox News personality whom Trump has nominated for defense secretary.Domenico Montanaro, NPR, 15 Jan. 2025
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The Federal Trade Commission is suing Pepsi for its special deals with a company whose name is redacted.Alina Selyukh, NPR, 17 Jan. 2025
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From her birth story to the origin of her name, here's everything to know about Molly-Mae Hague and Tommy Fury's daughter Bambi.Jordana Comiter, People.com, 17 Jan. 2025
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“Somebody.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/somebody. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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