characters

Example Sentences

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Bertei explains that she went to a screening of his early film “Permanent Vacation,” and was struck by the differences between the male lead and one of the female characters.

From Salon • Apr. 14, 2026

When Johannes Høesflot Klæbo strolls down Sixth Avenue in civilian clothes, he could pass for any number of New York City’s better-looking characters.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

The cast is very good and the dialogue good enough, but because few of these characters are developed beyond a handful of identifying characteristics, it’s a generally cold, dispassionate watch.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026

He also teases the introduction of new characters.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

In the mid-1960s, he turned his attention to writing books and achieved tremendous success with his creation of one of the most beloved characters in modern adventure fiction.

From "Shipwrecked!" by Martin W. Sandler