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character

[kar-ik-ter] / ˈkær ɪk tər /




NOUN
portrayal of another
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Vogue put Streep on its May cover, dressed as Miranda, seated next to Anna Wintour — once reluctant to accept being the inspiration for the character, but now embracing it to sell magazines.

From Salon • Apr. 20, 2026

She described his as an eccentric character who could be quite bold and unafraid to speak his mind.

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026

One secondary character is a horse named Patti Lupony, who, naturally, is voiced by Patti LuPone.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 20, 2026

Muldoon starred in Paul Verhoeven's sci-fi action film Starship Troopers in 1997, playing Zander Barcalow, the romantic rival of the lead character, portrayed by Casper Van Dien.

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026

He played an elf, so his character was tall and black-haired, with perfect skin and pointed ears.

From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows




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