whomever
Americanpronoun
pronoun
Etymology
Origin of whomever
Example Sentences
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He told one associate that he wanted to give his successor a “fresh start” and that lingering until the end of the year would hinder whomever the board picks to lead the company going forward.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 30, 2026
A revocable trust is simply an agreement, holding assets of the person who set it up for the benefit of whomever they designate, typically themselves, while they are alive.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 18, 2025
In response to outcry over the plan to include Suharto, Prabowo's office had insisted he has the right to bestow the title upon whomever he chooses.
From Barron's • Nov. 10, 2025
As neither seemed ready to step down, he urged Cameroonians to vote for whomever they preferred.
From BBC • Oct. 10, 2025
She has presence, Eva Seiler or whomever she thought she was that night, and people pay attention to her.
From "Code Name Verity" by Elizabeth Wein
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