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character

[kar-ik-ter] / ˈkær ɪk tər /




NOUN
portrayal of another
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For all his musical ability, Christopher loves the alchemy of transforming into a character.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

So getting an opportunity to give my take on a great character helps a lot to push me out of the shadows of that large ghost that could otherwise be hanging over the project.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

"Reuben was the one character left and I guess he terrified me enough to make me want to do it."

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

To Old Hickory, the bank was unconstitutional, corrupt and, with respect to American liberty and character, corrupting.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026

Must she always be a stickler for staying in character?

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan




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