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character

[kar-ik-ter] / ˈkær ɪk tər /




NOUN
portrayal of another
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Tess Gerritsen, the author of many thrillers, once had an older character, a former spy, observe that for a clandestine agent “gray hair is the best disguise.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 15, 2026

"The attitude and character that Matt brings and has, I think that will go a long way," said Conrad.

From BBC ● Oct. 15, 2026

Halloween was a chance to embrace her wild imagination, slipping into a character and world she could fully embody, even if it was only for a night.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 15, 2026

Powered by Nintendo's Switch 2 console, the remake features far richer environments, upgraded textures and more detailed character models.

From Barron's ● Oct. 15, 2026

I don’t recognize the character, but I instantly like him.

From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera

The two series return—for seasons 2 and 5, respectively—with their idiosyncratic sleuths and generally more charming casts of supporting characters.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 15, 2026

Another group encountered the same situations, except the characters were described as humans rather than AI systems.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 14, 2026

"I've missed these characters, but for a long time I couldn't quite picture them in the present day," she said.

From BBC ● Oct. 14, 2026

The Menlo Park-based company runs an app that allows people to create and interact with chatbots who mimic celebrities, historical figures or other virtual characters.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 13, 2026

Butch Cassidy, they said, had gone into hiding there, along with Dr. Mengele and Martin Bormann and a score of less pleasant characters.

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt


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