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as in celebrities
a person who is widely known and usually much talked about
a local television personality who is beloved by area residents
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as in identities
the set of qualities that make a person different from other people
she's got a great personality
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as in natures
the set of qualities that makes a person, a group of people, or a thing different from others
it has never been in the nation's personality to adhere to a rigid class system
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as in offences
an act or expression showing scorn and usually intended to hurt another's feelings
every debate that was supposedly about the issues quickly degenerated into a juvenile exchange of personalities
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Recent Examples of personalities
Eisenhower’s skills include getting difficult personalities to work together, constant attention to logistics and organizational genius.
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Arthur I. Cyr, Chicago Tribune, 24 Dec. 2024
The brand is led by a passionate team of pet lovers who recognize that dogs and cats are individuals with their own personalities, preferences and needs.
—Funnyfuzzy Contributor, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Successful teams today aren’t led by the know-it-all and always right A-type personalities.
—John Hall, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
Along the way, their drastically different personalities—Mike’s smooth-talking, risk-taking demeanor versus Marcus’s cautious, stress-laden approach—create both thrilling and hilarious friction as their mission spirals out of control.
—Travis Bean, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
By the ‘70s, reviewers covering the small screen moved front and center as newspaper personalities.
—Tim Kiska, Detroit Free Press, 21 Dec. 2024
Last, but not least this week, is Buddy and Sadie, two dogs that are best friends but have delightfully contrasting personalities.
—Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
Complaints, impossible requests, and high-maintenance personalities can stretch anyone’s patience.
—Sho Dewan, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
The goal isn't to eliminate complex personalities from the workplace—an impossible and counterproductive aim—but to create systems where subtle manipulation simply isn't effective.
—Mark Murphy, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Arthur I. Cyr, Chicago Tribune, 24 Dec. 2024
The brand is led by a passionate team of pet lovers who recognize that dogs and cats are individuals with their own personalities, preferences and needs.
—Funnyfuzzy Contributor, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Successful teams today aren’t led by the know-it-all and always right A-type personalities.
—John Hall, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
Along the way, their drastically different personalities—Mike’s smooth-talking, risk-taking demeanor versus Marcus’s cautious, stress-laden approach—create both thrilling and hilarious friction as their mission spirals out of control.
—Travis Bean, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
By the ‘70s, reviewers covering the small screen moved front and center as newspaper personalities.
—Tim Kiska, Detroit Free Press, 21 Dec. 2024
Last, but not least this week, is Buddy and Sadie, two dogs that are best friends but have delightfully contrasting personalities.
—Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
Complaints, impossible requests, and high-maintenance personalities can stretch anyone’s patience.
—Sho Dewan, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
The goal isn't to eliminate complex personalities from the workplace—an impossible and counterproductive aim—but to create systems where subtle manipulation simply isn't effective.
—Mark Murphy, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for personalities
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An ancient practice with an enduring buzz—thanks, in part, to celebrities like Gwyneth Paltrow—dry brushing provides light exfoliation.Jenny Berg, Allure, 23 Dec. 2024
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Influencers and celebrities flaunt luxurious lifestyles, achieved seemingly without the grind traditionally associated with career advancement.Nilesh Parmar, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Their identities have not yet been released.Elena Santa Cruz, The Arizona Republic, 27 Dec. 2024
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Players will own their in-game assets and identities, transferring achievements seamlessly across games while participating in economies that mirror real-world markets.Anisha Sircar, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
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Ju Ji-Hoon stars as Jung Won-Young, the enigmatic owner of the titular light shop, located at the end of a foreboding dark alley.Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 24 Dec. 2024
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While the artwork paints a nostalgic portrait of the era, the true stars of the show are the machines that roared through history and put countless manufacturers, drivers, and race teams on the map.Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 24 Dec. 2024
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Later Barbie would embrace ethnic identities and various skin tones.Dawn Mitchell, The Indianapolis Star, 24 Dec. 2024
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This ensures our testing base spans different skin tones, genders, and dermatological conditions.Sarah Han, Allure, 24 Dec. 2024
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“Personalities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/personalities. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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