characters
Example Sentences
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In a theatrical culture where queer-coded characters were frequently played for ridicule, Bhaduri's work carried a different weight.
From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026
Fun lie: The titular characters in the 1997 comedy movie “Romy and Michele’s High School Reunion” claimed they invented the office staple to impress their former classmates.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 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
And they had people dressed as Marvel characters!
From "Popcorn" by Rob Harrell
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
