Example Sentences

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The film, though set 70 years in the past, is intentional about mirroring the way we now encounter fascinating strangers on social media, where huge stars with millions of followers are nobodies to everyone else.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 26, 2025

"We are very proud of this! We are nobodies, we have no money, nothing!"

From BBC • Jun. 24, 2025

For 11 seasons, Bravo’s “Vanderpump Rules” has followed the triumphs, tragedies and tomfooleries of a group of Hollywood 20-something nobodies who became 30-something wannabes as the show became a reality TV juggernaut.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2024

A small group of nobodies on TikTok saying dumb shit is not a viral trend that necessitates mass hysteria in response.

From Slate • Nov. 16, 2023

I was a nobody, from a family of nobodies.

From "The Lightning Thief" by Rick Riordan