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Synonym Chooser

How is the word personality distinct from other similar nouns?

Some common synonyms of personality are character, disposition, temperament, and temper. While all these words mean "the dominant quality or qualities distinguishing a person or group," personality applies to an aggregate of qualities that distinguish one as a person.

a somber personality

When is it sensible to use character instead of personality?

Although the words character and personality have much in common, character applies to the aggregate of moral qualities by which a person is judged apart from intelligence, competence, or special talents.

strength of character

In what contexts can disposition take the place of personality?

In some situations, the words disposition and personality are roughly equivalent. However, disposition implies customary moods and attitude toward the life around one.

a cheerful disposition

When would temper be a good substitute for personality?

While in some cases nearly identical to personality, temper implies the qualities acquired through experience that determine how a person or group meets difficulties or handles situations.

a resilient temper

When is temperament a more appropriate choice than personality?

The words temperament and personality can be used in similar contexts, but temperament implies a pattern of innate characteristics associated with one's specific physical and nervous organization.

an artistic temperament

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of personality According to his website, Greenspan, an author, television personality, and co-founder of New School American Cheese, has received recognition for his work since the early 2000s. Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 28 Mar. 2025 Push the envelope with these unique picks, which offer the same protection from the elements but a touch more personality. Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 27 Mar. 2025 Together, Brooks and Perry, are part of a proud tradition of radio personalities at this Kansas City station who have built lasting connections with their audience. J.m. Banks, Kansas City Star, 27 Mar. 2025 Well wishes came from country singer Jessie James Decker, commentator Candace Owens and TV personality Jeannie Mai. arkansasonline.com, 16 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for personality
Recent Examples of Synonyms for personality
Noun
  • Tesla Takedown, in the U.S. and elsewhere, was organized by a group that included disillusioned owners of the automaker’s vehicles, celebrities such as actor John Cusack and at least one Democratic lawmaker, Rep. Jasmine Crockett of Texas.
    Michael Liedtke, Los Angeles Times, 30 Mar. 2025
  • There’s karaoke as well, and celebrity fans like Brad Paisley and Ed Sheeran have been known to pick up the mic.
    Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 29 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • The film revisits the themes of love and identity that made the series resonate with audiences from the get-go.
    Jane LaCroix, People.com, 29 Mar. 2025
  • Recently, Thomas-Rios sat down with The Kansas City Star’s culture and identity reporter, J.M. Banks, to talk about the importance of volunteering, honing her leadership skills and managing the upcoming conference.
    J.M. Banks, Kansas City Star, 29 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Alex has to hold on with both hands in order to keep her preggo self in one spot, but we’re distracted from the terror by her voiceover of the fan fiction — er, journal to Spencer — that she’s been keeping.
    Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 2 Mar. 2025
  • The adaptive leader integrates I (self), we (others) and it (task and purpose) viewpoints.
    Hylke Faber, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2025
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  • Series stars Erin Krakow, Kevin McGarry, Jack Wagner, Chris McNally, Pascale Hutton and Kavan Smith are all set to return.
    Ryan Schwartz, TVLine, 23 Mar. 2025
  • Motocross star Haiden Deegan was arrested for street racing and stunt driving in Florida.
    Toria Sheffield, People.com, 23 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • From a personality standpoint, many have praised Dart for his competitive mindset and character, something that coach Mike Tomlin often values.
    Mike DeFabo, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
  • Alanna is definitely in the running for my favorite overhauled show character.
    ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 28 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • The precise nature of the impact has varied worldwide, depending on the role USAID played in the network of funding streams contributing to each country’s TB program.
    Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 30 Mar. 2025
  • But the on-again, off-again nature of the process has resulted in a bewildered industry that has adopted a wait and see approach to investment decisions and supply chain alterations.
    Jerrold Lundquist, Forbes.com, 30 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Tariffs on Canadian exports and repeated insults by President Donald Trump about Canada becoming the 51st state have Canadians pushing back with a term hockey fans may be familiar with.
    Jalen Williams, USA TODAY, 18 Mar. 2025
  • The dispute stems from last year’s feud wherein Drake and Lamar traded increasingly personal and unverified insults in a series of songs.
    Alli Rosenbloom, CNN, 18 Mar. 2025
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  • Investors did not appreciate his sarcasm either, and the stock is down 2.6% since GTC25 kicked off.
    Karl Freund, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
  • Her boozy, blustering sarcasm should be entered into evidence as a blunt instrument.
    Tom Gliatto, People.com, 20 Mar. 2025

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“Personality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/personality. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.

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