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character

[kar-ik-ter] / ˈkær ɪk tər /




NOUN
portrayal of another
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Star Wars actor Driver joined via video-link as his character was revealed as the villainous Nathaniel Milbury, who will also been known as Mr Sinister.

From BBC Aug. 15, 2026

The excerpt below is a scene from a dinner party in which one character launches into a riff about the pervasiveness of Yotam Ottolenghi’s cookbook recipes at social gatherings.

From Slate Aug. 15, 2026

Each half of the film reflects the character it follows, the first part frenetic, densely packed and bursting with music.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 14, 2026

Bronson’s daughter appears to be the only practical-minded character in Mr. Nichols’s book.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 14, 2026

“I can tell you this—the man you keep calling JB is sincere. That Hodge character doesn’t seem very trustworthy.”

From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix

Their conversation explores characters who hide their true nature behind carefully constructed personas, the role of technology in enabling obsession and revenge, and the social rituals that define contemporary London.

From Slate Aug. 15, 2026

The stars taking on the roles of seven characters in the new movie were unveiled at Disney's D23 fan event in the US on Friday.

From BBC Aug. 15, 2026

She impressed casting directors with a repertoire of characters and accents she’d been perfecting since she was 4 years old.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 15, 2026

And after playing these two characters back to back, what have you sort of learned yourself, about your power or finding your voice, especially in an industry like Hollywood?

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 13, 2026

Cartoon characters were popular—Garfield was in a lot of gardens with his arms whirling like crazy in the breeze.

From "Missing May" by Cynthia Rylant




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