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character

[kar-ik-ter] / ˈkær ɪk tər /




NOUN
portrayal of another
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That person was Dean Henderson who, even at such a young age, was clearly doing his part in reaffirming the notion it takes a certain type of character to stand between the sticks.

From BBC • Jun. 21, 2026

People sang along to a slew of songs, and for a moment, the line between actor and character seemed to disappear.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 20, 2026

When Jones first began adapting “The Vampire Lestat,” he briefly considered making the character the sort of arena-filling superstar audiences might expect, like a Beyoncé or Taylor Swift.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 20, 2026

A tour of America’s past through 26 works that captured the country’s character and contradictions.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 19, 2026

His ability and character enabled him to emerge from the depths.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady




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