characters

Example Sentences

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If every author is a parent to their characters, then Austen, Mary’s true mother, is a good deal crueler than Mrs. Bennet.

From Salon • May 20, 2026

Everything Is Terrible is one of Meow Wolf’s most prolific partners, creating a variety of psychedelic characters for various installations over the years.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

A Florida jury hearing an opioid-related case planned a group costume inspired by a pair of Dr. Seuss characters, Thing One and Thing Two.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

"The locations we feature are very much supporting characters within the world of each story," she said.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

All of Gibby’s books had illustrations of the characters, but this had nothing of the sort.

From "The First State of Being" by Erin Entrada Kelly