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character

[kar-ik-ter] / ˈkær ɪk tər /




NOUN
portrayal of another
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Ali praised Dosanjh's ability to bring warmth and restraint to emotionally complex scenes, particularly opposite Shah's character who struggles with Alzheimer's disease.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

When I read the character, I was like, “Oh, this is a really cool character.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

"I am deeply committed to protecting and showcasing the craftsmanship and character that makes Burleigh unique, while helping to shape its future as a distinctive and meaningful British design and ceramics house," Bailey said.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

A defendant representing himself who called his own father as a character witness.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

That Chloe is my favorite character ’cause she’s a Black girl like me.

From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas




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