characters

Example Sentences

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A backlash is growing in Japan over US President Donald Trump's use of popular anime and manga characters in his posts on social media.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

The film — where Jessie Buckley plays three characters, each with their own frenzied personality — may be tonally imbalanced and, at times, utterly befuddling.

From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026

"Main Vaapas Aaunga" features Punjabi superstar Diljit Dosanjh alongside veteran actor Naseeruddin Shah, with Vedang Raina and Sharvari Wagh portraying younger characters navigating questions of love and commitment.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

It also takes the mature tack, as it moves back and forth in time, of portraying characters whose life dreams haven’t quite worked out.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

“Yes; but intricate characters are the most amusing. They have at least that advantage.”

From "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen