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as in person
a member of the human race
these sci-fi conventions attract personages of every description
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as in celebrity
a person who is widely known and usually much talked about
personages from the fields of sports and entertainment will be special guests at the political convention
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Recent Examples of personage
Don’t miss the murals in the latter’s courtyard: no Irish personage is spared the satirical lash.
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Timothy O'Grady, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 July 2024
One day, Lockshin and his classmates marched across the cobblestones of Red Square to Vladimir Lenin’s tomb to pay tribute to the waxy corpse of the country’s most sacred personage.
—Christopher Goffard, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2024
This is the episode that goes the deepest into the world of the virtual reality game — full of historical personages, epic puzzles and dehydrated bodies — and lays the stakes out for the real world as well.
—Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Mar. 2024
The sole other notable personage here is his sister (Therica Wilson-Read), presented as a waspish, back-stabbing type.
—Dennis Harvey, Variety, 21 Feb. 2024
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Timothy O'Grady, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 July 2024
One day, Lockshin and his classmates marched across the cobblestones of Red Square to Vladimir Lenin’s tomb to pay tribute to the waxy corpse of the country’s most sacred personage.
—Christopher Goffard, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2024
This is the episode that goes the deepest into the world of the virtual reality game — full of historical personages, epic puzzles and dehydrated bodies — and lays the stakes out for the real world as well.
—Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Mar. 2024
The sole other notable personage here is his sister (Therica Wilson-Read), presented as a waspish, back-stabbing type.
—Dennis Harvey, Variety, 21 Feb. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for personage
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These advances would lead to the emergence of precision medicine, which uses patient-specific information to tailor health care decisions to each person.Aaron J. Masino, The Conversation, 10 Jan. 2025
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Fans who want to gain access to more than ESPN sports can do so via a range of subscription options, this person says, lessening the need for Venu in the market.Brian Steinberg, Variety, 10 Jan. 2025
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Other celebrities featured in the Barbie Music Collector Series include Gloria Estevan, David Bowie, Elvis Presley, Elton John, and Stevie Nicks.Essence, Essence, 16 Jan. 2025
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Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer , from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Lizz Schumer, People.com, 16 Jan. 2025
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Neil Young, famously a man who wants to live and give, has offered his own form of a Letterboxd review for A Complete Unknown on his archives website.Devon Ivie, Vulture, 13 Jan. 2025
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Here was an earnest man who wanted to protect the solemnity of the subject, fans felt.Doreen St. Félix, The New Yorker, 13 Jan. 2025
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Part of what was fun about working on this project was really living in her personality for the length of a movie.Emily Zemler, Los Angeles Times, 15 Jan. 2025
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But players like Edelman and Gronkowski still found ways to let their personalities show.Jason Jones, The Athletic, 15 Jan. 2025
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Incorporate some or all of these habits into your life to help maintain a healthy brain.Kristen Cusato, Hartford Courant, 6 Jan. 2025
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What Happens Next Previous oil spills in the Kerch Strait, such as the 2007 spillage which damaged two tankers and killed 23 sailors, had impacts on biodiversity and marine life for years, according to Natalia Gozak, director of the Ukrainian office of Greenpeace.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025
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Advertisement Blessed with size, Mara faced one significant disadvantage in his quest to become an instant college star.Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 2025
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The San Diego Padres have a lot of money tied up in their stars.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 12 Jan. 2025
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And because Geoff was more concerned about the other people, like this guy, Don Ohlmeyer — Geoff in this movie is kind of an amalgamation of two people.Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2025
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The rules can be very different for a young guy versus a crafty veteran.Mark Lazerus, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
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After each game, three Carolina players hold a meet and greet with season-ticket members, charity guests and dignitaries.Michael Russo, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
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The Oscar-contending documentary Sugarcane has received the rare honor of a White House screening, with Interior Secretary Deb Haaland and other dignitaries in attendance.Matthew Carey, Deadline, 20 Dec. 2024
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“Personage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/personage. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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