characters

Example Sentences

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The scene is a giant movie screen broken up in sections and upon which is projected witty, fantastical background animation, while the characters are the live singers, dressed as though silent film stars.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

Porter, 21, says the relatable characters are a big attraction for her.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

There’s an episode of the TV show “Broad City” where the two main characters walk from the “tippity top” of Manhattan to the “tippity bottom.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

Last year, many actors spoke out about Tilly Norwood, a computer-generated “actor” and whether synthetic characters like her could threaten their livelihoods.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

When I meet characters I can’t wait to get to know, I stack their stories in my arms, take my pile, and fall into one of the comfy chairs.

From "Muffled" by Jennifer Gennari