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characters

[kar-ik-terz] / ˈkær ɪk tərz /
NOUN
alphabet
Synonyms
STRONG
ABCs elements fundamentals hieroglyphs ideograph morphemes phonemes pictograph rune signs syllabary symbols
WEAK
graphic representation
NOUN
cast
Synonyms
STRONGEST
list troupe
STRONG
actors actresses artists company lineup parts players roles
WEAK
dramatis personae
Antonyms
WEAK
catch keeping retention
NOUN
notation
Synonyms
STRONGEST
documentation
STRONG
chit code figures jotting memo memorandum note record representation script signs symbols system
WEAK
noting
NOUN
print
Synonyms
STRONGEST
book copy edition engraving lettering lithograph magazine newspaper photograph stamp type writing
STRONG
composition face font impress impression imprint indentation issue letters newsprint periodical typeface typescript typesetting
WEAK
black and white printed matter
NOUN
script
Synonyms
STRONGEST
writing
STRONG
calligraphy chirography fist hand letters longhand penmanship

Example Sentences

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Players have been preparing for weeks, working with fans to funnel powerful items into their characters.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 20, 2026

We drove on, and Dantzler told stories of dove hunts in the grove, of outsize characters of the old citrus elite.

From Slate • Apr. 20, 2026

Viral sketches and digital shorts occurred as frequently as new fan-favorite characters.

From Salon • Apr. 19, 2026

Ultimately, Gadd is keen for people to make their own mind up about the ending of the series and the characters.

From BBC • Apr. 19, 2026

“Not only that,” Brooklyn said, happy to be noticed, “but the first four characters are S-S-2-K. My guess is that stands for Sinclair Scientifica, which was founded on January 1, 2000.”

From "City Spies" by James Ponti