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as in symbols
a written or printed mark that is meant to convey information to the reader
the pictorial characters of the ancient Egyptians had long been a mystery
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as in eccentrics
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 reputations
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 characteristics
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 identities
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 personalities
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 people
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 characterizes
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 characters
Michael M. Rosen, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
For many years Disney’s parks have been home to after-hours events and seasonal parties which come at an additional cost and give guests access to special fireworks shows as well as meet and greets with rare characters.
—Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Among them is Broadway performer Alex Newell and Fall Out Boy singer Patrick Stump, whose characters will appear alongside longtime favorite personalities like the Vees.
—Christopher Rudolph, PEOPLE, 11 Sep. 2025
From these experiences, Austen must have concluded that throwing together a play was a ripe scenario for generating drama and tension between a close set of characters in her fiction.
—Emily Zarevich, JSTOR Daily, 11 Sep. 2025
The movies follow their demonic adventures and include spin-offs of some of the scarier characters.
—Charlotte Observer, 11 Sep. 2025
The company said itis currently limiting teens’ access to only a select group of its AI characters, such as those that help with homework.
—Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 11 Sep. 2025
Full of big, shouty drill sergeants, lovable characters and deep introspection, the series is earnest and refreshing.
—Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
The revival will see Malcolm, girlfriend Tristan (Kiana Madeira), and daughter Leah (Keeley Karsten) visit the rest of his family as Cranston and Kaczmarek's characters celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Sep. 2025
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Ned successfully recruits to the reporting team secondary characters such as Nicole from circulation, Detrick from advertising, Travis from sales, and Adelola and Adam from accounting.
—Michael M. Rosen, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
For many years Disney’s parks have been home to after-hours events and seasonal parties which come at an additional cost and give guests access to special fireworks shows as well as meet and greets with rare characters.
—Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Among them is Broadway performer Alex Newell and Fall Out Boy singer Patrick Stump, whose characters will appear alongside longtime favorite personalities like the Vees.
—Christopher Rudolph, PEOPLE, 11 Sep. 2025
From these experiences, Austen must have concluded that throwing together a play was a ripe scenario for generating drama and tension between a close set of characters in her fiction.
—Emily Zarevich, JSTOR Daily, 11 Sep. 2025
The movies follow their demonic adventures and include spin-offs of some of the scarier characters.
—Charlotte Observer, 11 Sep. 2025
The company said itis currently limiting teens’ access to only a select group of its AI characters, such as those that help with homework.
—Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 11 Sep. 2025
Full of big, shouty drill sergeants, lovable characters and deep introspection, the series is earnest and refreshing.
—Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
The revival will see Malcolm, girlfriend Tristan (Kiana Madeira), and daughter Leah (Keeley Karsten) visit the rest of his family as Cranston and Kaczmarek's characters celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for characters
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Password Generator Using the LogMeOnce password generator, users can set a password length of up to 50 characters and choose to require capital and lowercase letters, digits, or symbols.—
Kim Key,
PC Magazine,
8 Sep. 2025
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The symbols on the mosaic – cyrpress trees, fruit and Egyptian geese – also complement the Greek text, with researchers interpreting them as deliberate choices.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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For Mimi Pond, the desire to do a book about the Mitford sisters – six larger-than-life British eccentrics (and one brother) who created a stir in both British and American culture – was obvious.—
Erik Pedersen,
Oc Register,
5 Sep. 2025
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For decades, sovereign citizens largely flew under the radar in Australia as relatively harmless eccentrics with a special interest in conspiracy theories.—
Hilary Whiteman,
CNN Money,
29 Aug. 2025
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As Bloomberg reported, Nestlé, Kohl's, and even Astronomer's former CEO, caught on a stadium kiss cam, illustrates how quickly reputations can unravel when what's done in private is exposed to the spotlight.—
Julian Hayes II,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Kruse and Fialko filed their lawsuit in August, accusing Presley of making false allegations of elder abuse against them to ruin their reputations.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 Sep. 2025
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These characteristics make the merger an almost exact replica of that first, groundbreaking detection from 10 years ago, according to Isi.—
Jacopo Prisco,
CNN Money,
11 Sep. 2025
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These characteristics resemble those of unshrouded quasars previously detected at Cosmic Dawn.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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These stories therefore suggest an enduring social order in which characters are better understood by their identities than by their own unique choices and circumstances.—
Nathaniel Moore
September 10,
Literary Hub,
10 Sep. 2025
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My District 2 neighbors are making clear that concealing identities already undermines trust, strips away civil liberties and sets a dangerous precedent.—
Devan Patel,
Mercury News,
10 Sep. 2025
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There are plenty of opportunities for method dressing or showing off their personalities.—
Glamour,
Glamour,
14 Sep. 2025
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While most of us seek connection, high-conflict personalities often approach relationships as opportunities to win or control others.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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Davey characterizes the Longbow strategy as flexible.—
James Morris,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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The title that has become attached to the painting over time curiously characterizes the Virgin Mary by the fruit, perhaps in recognition of her chastity, especially when considered in the context of Persephone’s myth.—
Demir Alp,
JSTOR Daily,
29 Aug. 2025
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Investors flocked to bonds because of signs of a slowdown in the labor market.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
11 Sep. 2025
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On the flip side, secrecy triggers hypervigilance, where one partner obsessively scans for signs of deception or hidden threats, and naturally so given the suspicious nature of the matter.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Characters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/characters. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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