nobody 1 of 2

noun

Definition of nobodynext
as in cipher
a person of no importance or influence tired of feeling like a nobody, she decided to launch her own business

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nobody

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pronoun

ˈnō-(ˌ)bə-dē How to pronounce nobody (audio)
as in none
no person there is nobody home nobody wants to clean up that mess

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Recent Examples of nobody
Noun
Many of Newsom’s critics who breathlessly report on his evil plans (that the left-wing mainstream media supposedly cover up) are just nobodies who feign authority and are obviously fronting for right-wing organizations. — Dan Walters, Oc Register, 16 Dec. 2025 Where else could award winning writers pop off about nothing at all, and nobodies could rattle the ivory towers? — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 17 Nov. 2025 Professional athletes, however, aren’t nobodies. — Joe Kozlowski, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Oct. 2025 More importantly, the narrative explores both sides of the conflict from the POV of grunts and 'nobodies' trying to navigate the post-Civil War state of the galaxy before the fighting stops. — Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 4 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for nobody
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nobody
  1. cipher
  2. dwarf
  3. nothing
  4. lightweight
  5. insect
  6. zero
Noun
  • There’s that vibrancy and, on the other side of the ledger, dead boys, ciphers, unfinished or unfinishable quests.
    — Katy Waldman, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2026
  • But in my view, our relationships to animals, whose lives are untouched by the existential woes and artifices of personhood, are the richest and most evident ciphers for our own often inscrutable psyches.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 June 2026
Definition of cipher
Noun
  • But in space, dwarfs might be better called Hungry, according to a pair of studies published Monday in Nature Astronomy.
    — Mary Randolph, Scientific American, 5 Oct. 2026
  • This led to the observation of 47 dwarf galaxies, of which only four had previously been discovered.
    — Robert Lea, Space.com, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of dwarf
Noun
  • While CinemaCon 2026 brought us exciting news about new films, it was also bogged down with status quo nothings about how Amazon MGM still hasn’t found a new James Bond.
    — Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 17 Apr. 2026
  • When Dana, who, like Virginia, had been successful in writing pleasant but undistinguished nothings—in her case, songs for Billy Rose’s revues—decided to try taking on more serious music by studying with Boulanger, Virginia entered a deep downward spiral.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 7 Jan. 2026
Definition of nothing
Noun
  • But The Elec doesn’t seem to say if that lightweight FSR4 model is coming to handhelds specifically.
    — Sean Hollister, The Verge, 8 Oct. 2026
  • For Pruitt, the what’s next will be a focus on comfort, a shoe that lightweight and breathable, and with some performance aspects in the sneaker.
    — Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of lightweight
Noun
  • Other eco-amenities include all-natural insect repellent and sunscreen in refillable containers, plus a handy pouch with a reusable straw and cutlery to bring along during day trips.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Hidden Planet is the latest in the canon, this time turning the micro-cameras on the world of insects.
    — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of insect
Noun
  • Earlier on Tuesday, Swift quietly updated her Instagram bio to feature three zeroes.
    — Ilana Kaplan, PEOPLE, 23 Sep. 2026
  • In the ‘90s-style video of the song, Swift participates in a dance competition and receives three zeroes from the judges.
    — Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of zero

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“Nobody.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nobody. Accessed 10 Oct. 2026.

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