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character

[kar-ik-ter] / ˈkær ɪk tər /




NOUN
portrayal of another
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He was Sam the Eagle, our national bird transformed by a Disney artist, and to some eyes bearing a slight resemblance to an earlier Disney avian character, a parrot.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

Fast facts: A grizzled version of the title character is played by Hugh Jackman in this drama, which reimagines the altruistic thief as an aging man grappling with his violent past.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

"It's hard to point the finger at any one character and give them blame."

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

After all that, it’s hard to believe he’s telling the truth when he denies alleged behavior that neatly tracks with the rest of the emerging picture of his character.

From Slate • Jun. 5, 2026

That Chloe is my favorite character ’cause she’s a Black girl like me.

From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas




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