whomever
Americanpronoun
pronoun
Etymology
Origin of whomever
Middle English word dating back to 1300–50; see origin at whom, ever
Example Sentences
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The only villain here is Bear, or perhaps it’s the idea that young men believe they should simply be able to have whomever they want.
From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026
I would have to name my estate as beneficiary and then, after the policy is underwritten, change the beneficiary to whomever I want.
From MarketWatch • May 6, 2026
They must obey laws, but beyond that, social media companies can filter content as they like, and anything objectionable is the responsibility of whomever posted it.
From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026
They must obey laws, but beyond that, social media companies can filter content as they like, and anything objectionable is the responsibility of whomever posted it.
From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026
Because maybe she was the only pregnant girl at her prom, but at least she got to kiss whomever she wanted to kiss.
From "Leah on the Offbeat" by Becky Albertalli
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