characterful

Example Sentences

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It may be generally dismissed as trivial, but Bernstein conducted it with characterful nostalgia and Dudamel has found in it vibrant new spirit.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2025

"These are projects that respond with ingenuity to contemporary challenges and their unique contexts, creating characterful places of lasting value."

From BBC • Feb. 9, 2024

What won’t change: the hotel’s status as a characterful Los Angeles icon and official city landmark, within walking distance of the Third Street Promenade and Santa Monica pier.

From National Geographic • Apr. 18, 2023

He — Johannes Martin Kränzle, a characterful foil to Volle’s Wotan — forms his own dominion of research in the subbasement.

From New York Times • Oct. 10, 2022

“We’d better wash out and rinse these dish cloths,” David said imperturbably, but his gold-flecked eyes and his strong, characterful mouth smiled at Sally.

From Girl Alone by Austin, Anne