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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Recent Examples of nobody
Abigail Lee, Variety, 13 May 2025
While some men are jumping on board, the most popular of these creators—which range from nobodies doing voiceovers to far-right provocateurs like Candance Owens and Megyn Kelly—are women speaking to other women.
—Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 14 Mar. 2025
Those free passes were a frequent abuse of the law in the past, and low-profile corporate nobodies got away with them for years.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 2 Feb. 2025
Two high school nobodies make the decision to crash the last major celebration before the new millennium on New Year’s Eve 1999.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 15 Dec. 2024
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Noun
And maybe that’s a metaphor for the way a lot of middle-class nobodies feel.
—Abigail Lee, Variety, 13 May 2025
While some men are jumping on board, the most popular of these creators—which range from nobodies doing voiceovers to far-right provocateurs like Candance Owens and Megyn Kelly—are women speaking to other women.
—Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 14 Mar. 2025
Those free passes were a frequent abuse of the law in the past, and low-profile corporate nobodies got away with them for years.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 2 Feb. 2025
Two high school nobodies make the decision to crash the last major celebration before the new millennium on New Year’s Eve 1999.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 15 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nobody
Noun
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She, the cinema; he, the audience — these ciphers would be compelling in short-form, but in carrying a feature they’re only buoyed by the natural chemistry of their performers.—
Blake Simons,
IndieWire,
6 Sep. 2025
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Most organizations have little to no understanding of what cryptographic ciphers, keys and protocols are in use across their networks, applications and devices.—
Anand Oswal,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Oxygenic photosynthesis might be just out of reach on a planet closely orbiting an M-dwarf, says Duffy.—
Bruce Dorminey,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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In the winter, the dwarf conifers will be the star of the show.—
Bebe Hodges,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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My memoir was built of gaps, juxtaposition, weird little nothings.—
Cheri Lucas Rowlands,
Longreads,
16 Dec. 2024
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But nothings more peaceful than tomorrow to a man going through pain today.—
Becca Longmire,
Peoplemag,
22 Feb. 2024
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Hughes is one of the world's top lightweights in MMA, the sport where McGregor built his following and name.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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In addition to its stylish design, the lightweight, wrinkle-resistant bottoms offer UPF 50+ sun protection and are water-resistant.—
Melony Forcier,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Sep. 2025
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The county noted that the virus cannot spread from person-to-person, only from insect to human.—
Peter Aitken,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Sep. 2025
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The insects can be found in rural or suburban areas and usually hide in the walls or roof crevices of houses and nearby outbuildings.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
20 Sep. 2025
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Mayfield’s fiery competitive style didn’t end when the clock hit triple zeroes.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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The scoreboard read zeroes across the board.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Nobody.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nobody. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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