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character

[kar-ik-ter] / ˈkær ɪk tər /




NOUN
portrayal of another
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O’Hara managed the character’s outbursts as meaningful, playing each scene with lovable eccentricity.

From Los Angeles Times

But the current Draco obsession stems from the transliteration of his surname, "Ma Er Fu", which contains the Chinese characters for "horse" and "good fortune" -- an auspicious omen for the year ahead.

From Barron's

The EastEnders statement added: "Elizabeth Kelly created a wonderful character in Nellie Ellis, and it is with great sadness that we learn of her passing."

From BBC

One of the mansion’s signature characters is, aptly, a tortured bride.

From Los Angeles Times

Even into my adulthood he suggested I display it in my office alongside my Phi Beta Kappa parchment so that visitors could assess my character as well as my academic achievements.

From The Wall Street Journal