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as in celebrity
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 identity
the set of qualities that make a person different from other people
she's got a great personality
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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
it has never been in the nation's personality to adhere to a rigid class system
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as in insult
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 personality
And Pochettino's approach has translated to a new personality for the team on the field, too, says forward Timothy Weah.
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Becky Sullivan,
NPR,
27 June 2026
For Bielsa and Uruguay, this marks the end of an era in which many believe the Argentine coach lost control of the locker room and his relationship with the media became strained because of his eccentric and explosive personality, but, above all, a lack of wins.
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Eduard Cauich,
Los Angeles Times,
27 June 2026
Replay of the no-call quickly went viral, with several prominent media personalities weighing in.
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Zach Dean Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
27 June 2026
Don’t be afraid to go for a statement shoe here; these Chanel-esque slingbacks are great for walking, on top of oozing personality.
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Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
27 June 2026
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Becky Sullivan,
NPR,
27 June 2026
For Bielsa and Uruguay, this marks the end of an era in which many believe the Argentine coach lost control of the locker room and his relationship with the media became strained because of his eccentric and explosive personality, but, above all, a lack of wins.
—
Eduard Cauich,
Los Angeles Times,
27 June 2026
Replay of the no-call quickly went viral, with several prominent media personalities weighing in.
—
Zach Dean Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
27 June 2026
Don’t be afraid to go for a statement shoe here; these Chanel-esque slingbacks are great for walking, on top of oozing personality.
—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
27 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for personality
Recent Examples of Synonyms for personality
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Roberts greets groups of guests and celebrities with enthusiasm, engages them in conversation and poses for pictures.
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For those who have endured it, the lottery curse is more akin to spending a few weeks of your life in celebrity hell.
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At age 30, Sarris uncovered the identities of his birth parents and learned of his Native heritage.
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Anything that challenges that interpretation of what ancient history is threatens their identity in terms of their gender and racial identities.
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An heir to the Levi jeans fortune who lives in Manhattan, Goldman largely self-funded his campaign.
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For him, Hussein’s death was about fighting oppression, yes, but also about putting the common good of the faithful above one’s self.
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In recent weeks, Avila Chevalier has been under a microscope for her past tweets, including posts calling for defunding the police and abolishing the border, alongside harsh insults of big-name Democrats such as former Vice President Kamala Harris.
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Michael Lind, the writer and New America co-founder, argues in Commonplace, the magazine of Oren Cass’s American Compass, that a decent wage and a safety net should be enough, and that handing workers a stake in capital insults the dignity of their labor.
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The federation has been successful in luring top names like Hakimi, 2026 UEFA Champions League winner with Paris Saint-Germain, but not with others like Spanish star Laime Yamal, who chose to represent the country of his birth.
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Check out the incredible highlights from AJ Dybantsa’s freshman season that have the BYU star poised to compete for the top pick in the 2026 NBA draft.
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The organization is seeking investors willing to accept modest returns in exchange for preserving historic buildings, supporting local businesses and maintaining the character of West Marin communities.
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Elementary school-age kids like Jimmy may enjoy the aquarium at the Seas with Nemo & Friends, games at the exit to Spaceship Earth, character greetings at CommuniCore Hall, different soda flavors from around the world in Club Cool and rides like Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure or Frozen Ever After.
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The project has sparked outrage because of the location’s pristine nature and unique habitat that would be irreversibly devastated, according to environmentalists.
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But what Connecticut got was the top golfer in the world, at his very best at times, yet bitten in the end by the humbling nature of the most humbling of games.
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Meanwhile, sitcoms like Friends marked a movement toward irony in comedy with its trademark tongue-in-cheek banter and sarcasm, Thompson explains.
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That is said without the least bit of sarcasm.
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“Personality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/personality. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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