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character

[kar-ik-ter] / ˈkær ɪk tər /




NOUN
portrayal of another
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Character, whether of an individual or of a nation, is molded by habits and by time.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

Character is everything in life, especially if you’re looking for another job.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 29, 2026

Character references described Ogben, who denied the allegation, as an effective classroom teacher.

From BBC • Feb. 9, 2026

Character actor Noah Segan’s directorial debut, the movie is a warmly elegiac portrait of the city and the pain of recognizing when your time has passed.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 31, 2026

Character, then, isn’t what we think it is or, rather, what we want it to be.

From "The Tipping Point" by Malcolm Gladwell




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