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character

[kar-ik-ter] / ˈkær ɪk tər /




NOUN
portrayal of another
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The city’s vibrant neighborhoods and residents, along with its dynamic music scene, practically form their own character.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 28, 2026

The bedrooms themselves differ from those of his typical houses and in character are more like staterooms, comfortable private cabins for sleeping between your turns on deck.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 28, 2026

The official language is courage, confidence and character.

From Salon Aug. 28, 2026

Pablo: Next Level, a spin-off from the pre-school series Pablo, features an autistic lead character and this time he's heading to primary school.

From BBC Aug. 28, 2026

But lying low would show a weak character, and that was not how I wanted everyone to think of me.

From "Liar, Liar" by Gary Paulsen

"They will need the characters as much as anything to turn this around. It doesn't take much for these Spurs fans to turn and the belief start to drain from the players."

From BBC Aug. 29, 2026

Then Clark transitioned to YouTube to make longer videos, and his friends joined in, becoming well-known characters in their own right.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 29, 2026

Even the smallest side characters were gifted their own spin-offs in the streaming service-boosted age of marketable intellectual property.

From Salon Aug. 29, 2026

Hiring fully AI-generated characters such as Tilly Norwood, created without hiring a human performer, is not impossible but comes with a very high threshold for use under the 2026 union contract.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 29, 2026

It also makes me want to be brave, like the characters.

From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy




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