persona

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She said her husband has become persona non grata — “canceled,” in her words — and that the allegations will continue to cast a shade over his career “even if he’s exonerated.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

Beirut declared Mohammad Reza Shibani persona non grata, but he’s still there, at his embassy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

Iran's ambassador will not leave Lebanon despite being declared persona non grata and ordered to quit the country, an Iranian diplomatic source has told AFP.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

Jetson enjoys having an online persona, she said.

From Salon • Mar. 23, 2026

In Tochi s changed persona, in her need to defend against imagined slights, Ifemelu saw a great personal unhappiness.

From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie