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the way you behave, talk, etc., with other people that causes them to see you as a particular kind of person
His public persona is that of a strong, determined leader, but in private life he's very insecure. The band takes on a whole new persona when they perform live.
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Recent Examples of persona
On stage, DeMarco projected a charismatic, likable and humorous persona that went beyond his simple attire of a baseball cap and a T-shirt.
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David Chiu, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
The group, which often included other members, had a dark, cult-like persona, with Vincent as the charismatic, manipulative leader.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
David Dastmalchian also brings his singularly bizarre persona into the last act of the film as one of the many hitmen coming for Resident 5B, while the otherworldly Sheila Atim rounds out the cast as an FBI agent who exudes big Pam Grier energy.
—Marya E. Gates, IndieWire, 9 Sep. 2025
The mug captures his adventurous spirit and timeless pilot persona in charming, collectible form.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Sep. 2025
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David Chiu, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
The group, which often included other members, had a dark, cult-like persona, with Vincent as the charismatic, manipulative leader.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
David Dastmalchian also brings his singularly bizarre persona into the last act of the film as one of the many hitmen coming for Resident 5B, while the otherworldly Sheila Atim rounds out the cast as an FBI agent who exudes big Pam Grier energy.
—Marya E. Gates, IndieWire, 9 Sep. 2025
The mug captures his adventurous spirit and timeless pilot persona in charming, collectible form.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for persona
Noun
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Hey Alexa, create an image of traders popping champagne in the New York Stock Exchange.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
16 Sep. 2025
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In images taken from the Israel-Gaza border on Tuesday, plumes of smoke could be seen rising above the city, which is the largest in the Gaza Strip.—
Kevin Shalvey,
ABC News,
16 Sep. 2025
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Democratic leaders have pushed back on the GOP's portrayal of the killing as evidence of systemic Democratic failure.—
Tierra Cunningham,
ABC News,
12 Sep. 2025
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The fourth episode depicts him as a negligent and emotionally abusive lover to Satan, further connecting him to the show’s previous portrayals of Saddam Hussein.—
Nick Marx,
The Conversation,
11 Sep. 2025
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When Simone decides to grasp Kiki’s life for herself by starting an affair with Peter, though, Michaela’s beatific facade slips.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
10 Sep. 2025
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Today, its Portland stone façade and arched windows still speak to that Victorian grandeur, but inside the story has shifted.—
Lauren Mowery,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Meanwhile, at New York Fashion Week, Dylan O'Brien graced the runway alongside an adorable (and furry) sidekick in a surprise appearance.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
12 Sep. 2025
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Secondary markets buy what the primary market won’t take, then channel it into ingredients for buyers and processors where appearance doesn’t matter, without sacrificing taste or quality.—
Ivanka Trump,
Fortune,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Persona.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/persona. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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