character

Example Sentences

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Clearly, strength of mind is a positive character trait.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

“As you enter, you’re greeted by a bright, open floor plan with designer finishes and attention to detail including custom built-ins adding extra storage and stunning exposed wooden beams that add character and warmth.”

From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 2026

It depicts the Queen as a fictional character from a 16th Century poem leading a lion.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

In letters to the court, family and friends, including Perla Hudson, the ex-wife of musician Slash, attested to Sangha’s character.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

Even by the standards of Wall Street villains whose character flaws wind up being exaggerated to fit the crime, Cassano, in the retelling, became a cartoon monster.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis