in character
Example Sentences
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What her books lack in character diversity, they make up for in specificity.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 10, 2026
Gosling stayed in character for the most part as an annoyed hotel patron who’s been overcharged for visits from the “Goo Goo Man.”
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 8, 2026
That shift in character raises an important question.
From Barron's • Mar. 3, 2026
Despite the glaring differences between Washington and Donald Trump in character, judgment, and historical significance, there are some interesting similarities.
From Slate • Feb. 16, 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
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.