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character

[kar-ik-ter] / ˈkær ɪk tər /




NOUN
portrayal of another
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Dibling is an introverted character, and while Everton might have wanted more from his first campaign, there are no questions about his future.

From BBC • May 4, 2026

But there are times I wish they had experienced more hardship because I think it builds character.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026

The mix of physical comedy, distant cue cards and having to keep from breaking character as cast members flopped down a set of fake stairs seemed almost too much for the guest host.

From Los Angeles Times • May 3, 2026

The sequel sees Anne Hathaway's character return to work under tyrannical editor Miranda Priestly, portrayed again by Meryl Streep, as their fashion magazine faces an existential crisis.

From Barron's • May 3, 2026

“I can tell you this—the man you keep calling JB is sincere. That Hodge character doesn’t seem very trustworthy.”

From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix




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