characters

Example Sentences

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This fealty to a handful of characters would continue throughout his career, but the result is that the whole of his output feels dull in comparison to his individual works.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Earlier movies — especially 2019’s “Synonyms” — were about characters trapped in cultural expectations.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

The move is risky, and it will be quarrelsome — especially for those who still see Zendaya as an idyllic Disney star, despite her respectable penchant for complicated characters.

From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026

Cinemagoers can see similarities between their own lives and those of the characters.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

I would draw the characters from my favorite games and cartoons.

From "From the Desk of Zoe Washington" by Janae Marks