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character

[kar-ik-ter] / ˈkær ɪk tər /




NOUN
portrayal of another
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A defendant representing himself who called his own father as a character witness.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

One character oozes confidence; the other struggles to gain any respect, even though he is in a position of power.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

Kitty Colley, representing Brunning, had told the hearing her client was of "good character".

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

Elmo eventually responded in character, attempting to smooth things over with a pun-filled apology.

From Salon • Jun. 7, 2026

Roz gave a friendly wave, and soon the flock was gathering around, curious to meet this odd character.

From "The Wild Robot Escapes" by Peter Brown




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