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as in self
the set of qualities that makes a person, a group of people, or a thing different from others
the basic character of the work requires that an employee be able to work quietly and independently
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as in morality
conduct that conforms to an accepted standard of right and wrong
we need more people of sound character in public office
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as in reputation
overall quality as seen or judged by people in general
the general character of the business appears to be good
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as in characteristic
something that sets apart an individual from others of the same kind
one of the distinguishing characters of mammals
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as in identity
the set of qualities that make a person different from other people
she regards each of her children as having a distinctive character that should be valued for what it is
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as in person
a member of the human race
you wouldn't believe what kind of characters hang around the bus station
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as in eccentric
a person of odd or whimsical habits
the junk dealer is certainly a character, but he's as honest as they come
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as in to characterize
to point out the chief quality or qualities of an individual or group
formerly charactered as "the dark ages," that period of history may not have been quite so benighted as once thought
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Recent Examples of character
Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 25 Sep. 2025
The announcement comes more than three months after Deadline originally reported that Moranis would reprise his character in the movie, marking his first live-action project in nearly 30 years.
—Tommy McArdle, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2025
While Hilda dated characters played by Adam Rodriguez, Ralph Macchio, Eddie Cibrian, and Kevin Alejandro.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 25 Sep. 2025
The main characters—Arthur, Benjamin, Edward, and Anne—were real-life scions of the famous beer empire.
—Elise Taylor, Vogue, 25 Sep. 2025
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This is a classic revisioniste= reading, centering the character who was denied agency and voice in the original.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 25 Sep. 2025
The announcement comes more than three months after Deadline originally reported that Moranis would reprise his character in the movie, marking his first live-action project in nearly 30 years.
—Tommy McArdle, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2025
While Hilda dated characters played by Adam Rodriguez, Ralph Macchio, Eddie Cibrian, and Kevin Alejandro.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 25 Sep. 2025
The main characters—Arthur, Benjamin, Edward, and Anne—were real-life scions of the famous beer empire.
—Elise Taylor, Vogue, 25 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for character
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In profiles—on John Akomfrah, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Ellen Gallagher, Glenn Ligon, Lorna Simpson, Lynette Yiadom-Boakye, and Nari Ward, to name a few—Enwezor returned repeatedly to the idea of representation as a turn from a singular self to a plural self that becomes political.—
Simon Njami,
Artforum,
1 Oct. 2025
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While navigating all of this, Bay stresses the importance of self compassion.—
Korin Miller,
Flow Space,
1 Oct. 2025
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Milei, who took office in 2023, is a hardline libertarian known for wielding a chainsaw during campaign events — a not-so-subtle symbol of his pledge to cut through regulations and slash government spending.—
Allison Morrow,
CNN Money,
25 Sep. 2025
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Intellectual property refers to creative works such as designs, symbols and names that are legally protected by the inventor, according to the World Intellectual Property Organization.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
25 Sep. 2025
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Spare us the lesson in morality on peace if your goal is escalation.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
30 Sep. 2025
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Shakur being remembered as a pillar of morality, beauty, and justice that was still, at the end of the day, human with her own emotions, and beauty routines, makes her impact everlastingly powerful.—
Essence,
Essence,
26 Sep. 2025
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Neither figure is overly impressive for a brand whose reputation rests on performance.—
Mark Phelan,
USA Today,
27 Sep. 2025
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Meeting between the community and Skateland leadership Much of the community's concerns stemmed from years of management that allowed the skating rink to develop a bad reputation, due to fights and shootings.—
Noe Padilla,
IndyStar,
26 Sep. 2025
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More than 900 properties across the city contributed to the honor and were celebrated for the same characteristics that can lead to a citation under the vegetation ordinance.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
25 Sep. 2025
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Today, Bath & Body Works finally unveils their new Touch of Gold collection that embodies those same characteristics in a bodycare and home fragrance line.—
Alisa Rendor,
StyleCaster,
25 Sep. 2025
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Affleck’s younger sibling, Fin, formerly known as Seraphina, publicly used the memorial service of Garner’s father to share their new name and identity for the first time in April 2024.—
Heather Hunter,
The Washington Examiner,
25 Sep. 2025
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The eventual world super welterweight champ and Boxing Hall of Famer’s toughest fights would come outside the ring, however, over family, identity, and a relationship with Jim that turns dangerous and life-threatening.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
25 Sep. 2025
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The recall notice states the doors can suddenly close when a person is reaching inside.—
Alex Perry,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
2 Oct. 2025
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One person familiar with the negotiations told the newspaper that the university was reluctant to directly pay the federal government.—
Khaleda Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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For Mimi Pond, the desire to do a book about the Mitford sisters – six larger-than-life British eccentrics (and one brother) who created a stir in both British and American culture – was obvious.—
Erik Pedersen,
Oc Register,
5 Sep. 2025
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For decades, sovereign citizens largely flew under the radar in Australia as relatively harmless eccentrics with a special interest in conspiracy theories.—
Hilary Whiteman,
CNN Money,
29 Aug. 2025
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“Character.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/character. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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