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character

[kar-ik-ter] / ˈkær ɪk tər /




NOUN
portrayal of another
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Uniformed doormen greet guests at the entrance, while chandeliers, fireplaces and classic architectural details reinforce the hotel’s historic character.

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026

Pro wrestling is a realm where a man named John Cena plays a character named John Cena; the match outcomes are predetermined, but the personal stakes are huge.

From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026

Hyodol's character was designed to be dependent on its user, as many older Koreans have spent their lives enduring gruelling work to provide for their families, Kim said.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

Wardex doesn’t even bother to preemptively discredit Daniel in the public’s eye which, given the two sentences of backstory we know about his character, would be easy.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

“What is this character you’re playing?” she asks Leo.

From "Clairboyance" by Kristiana Kahakauwila




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