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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
As their mismatched personalities stir tension with each other — and the group — old resentments bubble up, forcing them to reckon with their relationship and the lives waiting for them back home.
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Hannah Kerns, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2025
The Bundestrainer prioritized squad building over trying to shoehorn big personalities into the team.
—Manuel Veth, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Religious personalities are among those resurrected by the machines.
—Geoff Brumfiel, NPR, 7 Sep. 2025
On the other side of a partition separating Archive’s dual personalities, the club area will be bathed in rainbow hues of dancing lights, while music from DJ sets will pulse through the building.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 5 Sep. 2025
Yet most corporate giants eventually mature beyond their founding personalities, shifting power toward institutional structures and professional management.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2025
Good Good is one of multiple modern brands—such as Dude Perfect, the Savannah Bananas and Overtime—building sports properties with various combinations of online content, in-person events and lifestyle merchandise, frequently tied to digital personalities and often with younger fans in mind.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Directed and written by Timo Vuorensola (Iron Sky), Altered is described as a high-concept tale of identity, survival, and betrayal in a near-future world where human memories and personalities can be manipulated and stolen.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 4 Sep. 2025
Nothing could prepare me for your personalities , your energy and your very strong opinions.
—Kayla Grant, People.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Hannah Kerns, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2025
The Bundestrainer prioritized squad building over trying to shoehorn big personalities into the team.
—Manuel Veth, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Religious personalities are among those resurrected by the machines.
—Geoff Brumfiel, NPR, 7 Sep. 2025
On the other side of a partition separating Archive’s dual personalities, the club area will be bathed in rainbow hues of dancing lights, while music from DJ sets will pulse through the building.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 5 Sep. 2025
Yet most corporate giants eventually mature beyond their founding personalities, shifting power toward institutional structures and professional management.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2025
Good Good is one of multiple modern brands—such as Dude Perfect, the Savannah Bananas and Overtime—building sports properties with various combinations of online content, in-person events and lifestyle merchandise, frequently tied to digital personalities and often with younger fans in mind.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Directed and written by Timo Vuorensola (Iron Sky), Altered is described as a high-concept tale of identity, survival, and betrayal in a near-future world where human memories and personalities can be manipulated and stolen.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 4 Sep. 2025
Nothing could prepare me for your personalities , your energy and your very strong opinions.
—Kayla Grant, People.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for personalities
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Last night saw a host of celebrities turn out for the fourth annual Kering Foundation Caring for Women dinner in New York City, putting on their most glamorous gowns.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
12 Sep. 2025
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Where other presentations emphasize nondescript techno music and straight-size models, Antonoff and Alexsandra showcased their designs through a who's who of celebrities, sporting their new looks while carrying shelter dogs available for adoption.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
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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Each of the stars has been subjected to intense scientific scrutiny over recent decades, revealing fascinating insights into their diverse natures.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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Tag fighting names are beloved for their chaotic natures, which see multiple characters popping normals, specials, or supers, and Invincible VS is no different.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
9 Aug. 2025
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In the film — her first since portraying opera diva Maria Callas in last year’s Maria — the Oscar winner, 50, stars as Maxine, an American film director hired to make a video for a Paris fashion event amid being diagnosed with breast cancer and navigating a divorce.—
Eric Andersson,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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Sign up for Entertainment Weekly's free daily newsletter to get breaking TV news, exclusive first looks, recaps, reviews, interviews with your favorite stars, and more.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 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
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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
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That’s what Trinny London’s ethos is all about — creating products and experiences that empower our customers to feel their best selves.—
WWD Staff,
Footwear News,
8 Sep. 2025
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Many other animals also present different selves to different members of their communities.—
Ross Andersen,
The Atlantic,
7 Sep. 2025
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Egyptian influencers linked to intelligence fronts launched vicious personal attacks, including ethnic slurs, against the Saudi royal family and graphic insults targeting the crown prince.—
Khaled Hassan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Sep. 2025
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After a brief pause, the messages resumed months later and escalated to 40-50 a day, ranging from insults about Lauryn’s appearance to alarming threats against her relationship.—
Jordana Comiter,
People.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Her comments come as Democrats face a leadership crossroads in Washington, with long-serving figures under scrutiny and younger candidates pushing for change.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
10 Sep. 2025
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Plenty of timepiece brands increased their prices, too, in response to those initial tariff figures back in April, according to Hodinkee.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Personalities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/personalities. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.
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