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character

[kar-ik-ter] / ˈkær ɪk tər /




NOUN
portrayal of another
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If Mr. Hoffman overplays him a bit, it’s purely out of love for this never-quit character.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

Rufus Sewell, “The Diplomat” “It’s hard to look at Walter Goggins’ noseless ‘Fallout’ character, the Ghoul, without retching, but his compelling performance also makes it hard to turn away.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

In 1979, the US passed the Taiwan Relations Act which states that the US can "provide Taiwan with arms of a defensive character" - which is why it continues to sell weapons to Taiwan.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

He first played the sharp-suited but dim-witted character on "The Daily Show with Jon Stewart" before getting a spin-off, "The Colbert Report."

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

He told her about his obsession with that ridiculous one with Brendan Fraser, about how he had dressed as a different character from the movie for every Purim since eighth grade.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny




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