characters

Example Sentences

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Former “SNL” cast member Kristen Wiig had a talent for introducing characters whose one bizarre trait, expertly performed, could drive a whole sketch.

From Los Angeles Times • May 3, 2026

To tell their story it is necessary to exclude so many of the details that might give you an idea of their characters and lives.

From BBC • May 3, 2026

While there are still "snarky one-liners" and moments of wit in the sequel, the characters find themselves in a "whole new landscape", Blunt says.

From BBC • May 1, 2026

These are matters of the heart that can only be felt in the dark of the theater, watching such wonderfully realized characters weigh the cost of loving their work in a world that scarcely reciprocates.

From Salon • May 1, 2026

We both know I can usually hold my own no matter what characters we pick.

From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer