in character

phrase

: in accord with a person's usual qualities or traits
behaving in character

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Part of the promotion leading up to the release of LEGO Ideas’ The X-Files — The Truth is Out There building set was a promotional video featuring Gillian Anderson in character as Agent Dana Scully examining the new release. Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026 Built in 1993, the log home is the most traditional in character, with a stone fireplace, an expansive industrial-style kitchen, and a great room topped by soaring ceilings and skylights. Tori Latham, Robb Report, 3 Aug. 2026 StudioCanal also unveiled the film’s first official image, featuring Rametsi in character as Masekela. Spin Staff, SPIN, 30 July 2026 The image above is a new still from Season 2 featuring Aldington in character. Katie Campione, Deadline, 25 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for in character

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“In character.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20character. Accessed 9 Aug. 2026.

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