persona

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She said her husband has become persona non grata — “canceled,” in her words — and that the allegations will continue to cast a shade over his career “even if he’s exonerated.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

Iran's ambassador will not leave Lebanon despite being declared persona non grata and ordered to quit the country, an Iranian diplomatic source has told AFP.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

The upper end of what Ross Pomerantz, known for his satirical “Corporate Bro” persona, has charged to make branded videos for companies including IBM, Microsoft and Salesforce.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

And yet, Gellar has gotten the shaft time and again, unable to fully break free from the characters she’s known for to craft a new on-screen persona that fans can fall in love with.

From Salon • Mar. 26, 2026

But stripped of all the accoutrements, reduced to a gray shirt soaked with sweat, he had lost his persona.

From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger