in character

phrase

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

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Ben Stiller is in character while on the set of Netflix’s upcoming fantasy film, A Matter of Time in East London on July 2. Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 9 July 2026 The third day’s program in the athletic section of the Olympic games was a full one and varied in character. Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 8 July 2026 That represents a clear change in character, suggesting upside momentum has improved. Frank Cappelleri, CNBC, 8 July 2026 Sudeikis was in character as a Chicago superfan wearing a fake mustache and sunglasses. Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 4 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 17 Jul. 2026.

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