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character

[kar-ik-ter] / ˈkær ɪk tər /




NOUN
portrayal of another
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In some sense she played a character called “Ma Rainey,” one who stunned with eye-catching beads and her dress and demeanor.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 20, 2026

He is as unique as his uniform length clubs and undoubtedly brings much needed character to the game.

From BBC Jul. 20, 2026

She encouraged him to give a range of performances on set, allowing her to find the character during the editing process.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 20, 2026

Ex-Tottenham centre-back Ramon Vega: "So sad. What a player and what a character as a manager! Kevin, you brought quality and greatness to the game. Thank you. R.I.P."

From BBC Jul. 20, 2026

The alarming news concerned a shady character who had recently joined the Swanburne board of trustees.

From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood

They were characters who made us remember why we look to certain actors for specific things, and how important it can be to pay attention to the feelings they conjure within us.

From Salon Jul. 17, 2026

The novelist Muriel Spark was as elusive as her characters.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 17, 2026

Like their high school characters, Locke and Connor are ready to graduate from the “Heartstopper” universe.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 17, 2026

Even when they were written simply, his characters were never one-note.

From Salon Jul. 17, 2026

Many were the very same characters who had created the late 1990s debacle.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis




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