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as in eccentric
a person of odd or whimsical habits
the junk dealer is certainly a character, but he's as honest as they come
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as in morality
conduct that conforms to an accepted standard of right and wrong
we need more people of sound character in public office
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as in reputation
overall quality as seen or judged by people in general
the general character of the business appears to be good
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as in characteristic
something that sets apart an individual from others of the same kind
one of the distinguishing characters of mammals
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as in identity
the set of qualities that make a person different from other people
she regards each of her children as having a distinctive character that should be valued for what it is
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as in self
the set of qualities that makes a person, a group of people, or a thing different from others
the basic character of the work requires that an employee be able to work quietly and independently
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as in person
a member of the human race
you wouldn't believe what kind of characters hang around the bus station
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as in to characterize
to point out the chief quality or qualities of an individual or group
formerly charactered as "the dark ages," that period of history may not have been quite so benighted as once thought
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Recent Examples of character
Tony Blengino, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
The 30-year-old actor’s longevity is clearly due to his willingness to fully commit to his characters, no matter how ridiculous.
—Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 27 May 2025
The property that was used as her character Anna Coleman's home in the original movie sadly burned down during the natural disaster.
—Natalia Senanayake, People.com, 27 May 2025
And, of course, with my character there wasn’t a lot there.
—Mike Ryan, IndieWire, 27 May 2025
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Look for both of these parks to show their true character as the weather warms.
—Tony Blengino, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
The 30-year-old actor’s longevity is clearly due to his willingness to fully commit to his characters, no matter how ridiculous.
—Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 27 May 2025
The property that was used as her character Anna Coleman's home in the original movie sadly burned down during the natural disaster.
—Natalia Senanayake, People.com, 27 May 2025
And, of course, with my character there wasn’t a lot there.
—Mike Ryan, IndieWire, 27 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for character
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The character is a powerful metaphor of oppressed women, challenging patriarchal norms, and has emerged as a symbol of female strength and resilience within the Indian horror genre.—
Sunil Sadarangani,
Deadline,
20 May 2025
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The ski suit has evolved into a fashion symbol frequently mentioned in style publications.—
Renan Botelho,
Footwear News,
19 May 2025
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To take her mind off him, Agathe meets an Austen-like family of eccentrics running the retreat and the sometimes pretentious writers attending it.—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
22 May 2025
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But the settlers’ belief in the value of public goods and embrace of independent thinkers remain woven into the character of the city, which continues to attract artists, eccentrics and writers.—
Isabelle Taft,
New York Times,
4 May 2025
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In the film, morality becomes ambiguous, and malleable even, as Coogler brilliantly illustrates duality in his characters and their development while incorporating themes of Hoodoo and Christianity.—
Nia Shumake,
Essence,
15 May 2025
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Global Constellation has unveiled a first exclusive still for the film, described as a harrowing and timely meditation on the collapse of morality in wartime, and the cost of survival when humanity itself is on the brink.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
13 May 2025
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Evolving From Amplification To Advisory The future of communications lies in integration—where narrative meets performance, where media strategy supports talent attraction and where reputation becomes a measurable asset.—
Lars Voedisch,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025
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Made-In is a newer cookware brand that has quickly gained momentum and a positive reputation in professional kitchens over the past few years.—
Wilder Davies,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
19 May 2025
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North York Moors National Park The low-growing vegetation characteristic of the Moors is gray-green, rust-brown, and even purple in places.—
Mike Nolan,
Travel + Leisure,
24 May 2025
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From engaging with the rich tradition of equestrian fashion to exploring the nuanced world of Kentucky bourbon and even discovering the unique characteristics of Icelandic horses, Shelby County offers visitors an enriching few days in the Blue Grass State.—
Nicole Letts,
Southern Living,
23 May 2025
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This paves the way to embody a new identity anchored in aligned thoughts, habits, and actions.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
28 May 2025
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Building the Future on Flexibility According to Rama, the future of identity governance is modular.—
Tony Bradley,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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Yifei Liu's Mulan weighs dishonoring her family vs. saving her father (Tzi Ma) and defending the country from invaders, and the tale is an eye-popping fantasy adventure about embracing one's self.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
26 May 2025
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Dominguez, seated next to Hutchinson at the defense table, watched intently as his videotaped self struggled to answer the detective’s questions.—
Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
24 May 2025
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The fungal disease does not spread from person to person, according to the CDC.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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The person is set to get richer after trying their luck on Red Hot Numbers, a Fast Play game that features a progressive jackpot.—
Simone Jasper,
Charlotte Observer,
22 May 2025
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“Character.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/character. Accessed 2 Jun. 2025.
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