Meaning & use
somebodies
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People considered important or notable, used informally as the plural of "somebody."
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She dreamed of a life where nobodies could become somebodies.
The gala was full of somebodies from the local business scene.
A note on using this word
This plural form is used mainly in informal or rhetorical contexts, often contrasted with "nobodies" for effect.
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