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character

[kar-ik-ter] / ˈkær ɪk tər /




NOUN
portrayal of another
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“The dream for a fictional character is to be able to resonate across generations for generations,” said Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 30, 2026

He said he related to the pain and tragedy the character goes through, and to the idea of a superhero story that felt like it was happening in a real place.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 30, 2026

Studies have even shown that inhabiting a character increases one’s ability to see from others’ perspectives.

From Salon Jul. 30, 2026

"Any time you're playing a character and there's something new and fresh to bring to the table, it's always so welcome, and it was just like a really fun acting exercise."

From BBC Jul. 29, 2026

Voxy sits in front and I see his eyes trailing my walk, but he doesn’t break out of character either.

From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera

“This has absolutely been the best example of introducing our characters, or, I should say, a certain side of our characters, to a young audience,” said Feige.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 30, 2026

"And that's not just writers who continually return to the Greeks and Romans -- the history, the myths, the characters, the events -- that's also readers. These are ripping good yarns."

From Barron's Jul. 30, 2026

He is also an actor, and in both plays he evinces a natural affinity for creating complex characters that afford rich opportunities for the performers who portray them.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 29, 2026

Not all of the secondary characters are well cast.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 28, 2026

As an egomaniac, he likes to picture himself in two characters, one of George John Dasch and the other of George John Davis.

From Nazi Saboteurs by Samantha Seiple




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