character

Obviously a France of spirit and aspiration exists, a France that wouldn’t wish to remember itself, in the obnoxious phrase of a U.S. cartoon character, as a nation of cheese-eating surrender monkeys.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 20, 2026

Richard Riehle, a prolific character actor who portrayed Tom Smykowski, the product manager with “people skills” in Mike Judge’s cult classic, “Office Space,” has died.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 20, 2026

Prime Minister Albanese said the attack was a "test of our character" and led an outpouring of support for Haines, widely praised for her efforts to increase transparency in politics and crack down on corruption.

From Barron's ● Oct. 20, 2026

Staines-upon-Thames resident Alex Balkan, who campaigned for a statue of Ali G in the town, says the character remains a source of local pride.

From BBC ● Oct. 20, 2026

In fact, I help run a wiki that has tons of information on that character.

From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas

There are close to 20 singing roles, and while Mr. Kolomiiets differentiates his main characters, the vocal writing for the soloists isn’t especially compelling or memorable.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 20, 2026

Richard Latto, a comedy archive specialist who unearthed some of the material, said it showed how well written the characters were and he hoped the scenes could be used in extended episodes.

From BBC ● Oct. 20, 2026

By working with creators, the entertainment conglomerate is trying to build on that loyalty and boost engagement with its various characters and products.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 19, 2026

My first-team then was made up of some really strong characters, but who were also great lads and old-school to the core, in the ways I've been talking about in this column.

From BBC ● Oct. 19, 2026

Eisman knew more about that market, its characters, and its depravities than anyone Lippmann had ever spoken with.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis