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character

[kar-ik-ter] / ˈkær ɪk tər /




NOUN
portrayal of another
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She has won the award for every season of the show, living up to the legendary status of her character.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 15, 2026

In an interview about the film earlier this year, Field said she could relate to elements of the character.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 15, 2026

Evans described the programme as a "gripping exploration of loyalty, class and the truths we hide", describing Gilmour as a "very complex, deep, fascinating and tragic character".

From BBC Sep. 14, 2026

The arias follow the conventions of the period with plenty of coloratura and opportunities to show off, but Mozart’s preternatural ability to create character is already present.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 14, 2026

It’s like an actor remaining in character and refusing to leave his dressing room, or a writer refusing to leave his garret after finishing a book.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady

Was it weird to write about yourself in this way after so many years of interviewing other people and so many extreme characters in punk rock?

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 15, 2026

Rhys didn’t react like his characters might have — instead, he thanked his homeland: “To the great and good people of Wales… we are a small but mighty nation!”

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 15, 2026

For both actors, the script presented physical challenges in portraying the bodily changes their characters undergo over the years.

From Barron's Sep. 14, 2026

“If it revives interest in these characters, if the characters are more real to them, I think that’s actually wonderful.”

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 13, 2026

I frowned at our characters standing in the middle of town with dozens of other players running around.

From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows




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