character
Example Sentences
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“The loyalty, the steadfast spirit, the character that they’ve chosen day in and day out. ... I am just so humbled that they’ve chosen to commit to our mission.”
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026
Lawrence has found a character formula viewers find appealing, and Carell’s affability sells Greg’s stumbles, even ones pulled from the annals of early aughts bro comedies.
From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026
I’m not sure Hurley’s the most convincing character witness, but Captain Headbutt isn’t wrong.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026
The suave Hernández character Domingo appeared briefly but was conked on the noggin by White, who also achieved Five-Timers status, but as a musical guest.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026
He told her about his obsession with that ridiculous one with Brendan Fraser, about how he had dressed as a different character from the movie for every Purim since eighth grade.
From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.