characters

Example Sentences

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Neither movie does anything particularly interesting with its characters, but what’s most frustrating is that the humility Lightning McQueen learns in the first film is essentially tossed out the window.

From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026

The number of licensed toys I had as a kid for characters I really didn’t give a damn about is embarrassingly exorbitant.

From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026

Some performers have also advocated for getting paid if their likenesses are used to create such characters made through AI systems.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

Porter, 21, says the relatable characters are a big attraction for her.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

“The next, ‘The theory of the book is bad, full of morbid fancies, spiritualistic ideas, and unnatural characters.’

From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott