persona
noun
per·so·na
pər-ˈsō-nə 
-ˌnä
plural personae
pər-ˈsō-(ˌ)nē
-ˌnī
or personas
1
: a character assumed by an author in a written work
2
a
plural personas
[New Latin, from Latin]
: an individual's social facade or front that especially in the analytical psychology of Carl Gustav Jung reflects the role in life the individual is playing compare anima
b
: the personality that a person (such as an actor or politician) projects in public : image
3
plural personae
: a character in a fictional presentation (such as a novel or play)
—usually used in plural
comic personae
Examples of persona in a Sentence
His public persona is that of a strong, determined leader, but in private life he's very insecure.
The band takes on a whole new persona when they perform live.
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From the start, Oakley has designed sunglasses for durability and functionality, expanded into thoughtful designs that take on their own persona.
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Cassell Ferere, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
The universe is playing tricks on you this week, Scorpio, especially in relation to career matters, your public persona or situations involving authority.
—Kyle Thomas, People.com, 13 July 2025
Lohan, who played twin sisters in another Disney remake, 1998’s The Parent Trap, plays a different kind of dual role here and does so with remarkable ease, moving back and forth between two personas.
—Kirk Honeycutt, HollywoodReporter, 12 July 2025
The partnership also includes WWE’s developmental series NXT, where the next generation of superstars hone their craft and develop their in-ring personas.
—Essence, 10 July 2025
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Cassell Ferere, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
The universe is playing tricks on you this week, Scorpio, especially in relation to career matters, your public persona or situations involving authority.
—Kyle Thomas, People.com, 13 July 2025
Lohan, who played twin sisters in another Disney remake, 1998’s The Parent Trap, plays a different kind of dual role here and does so with remarkable ease, moving back and forth between two personas.
—Kirk Honeycutt, HollywoodReporter, 12 July 2025
The partnership also includes WWE’s developmental series NXT, where the next generation of superstars hone their craft and develop their in-ring personas.
—Essence, 10 July 2025
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“Persona.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/persona. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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persona
noun
per·so·na
pər-ˈsō-nə, -ˌnä
plural personas
: an individual's social facade or front that especially in the analytical psychology of C. G. Jung reflects the role in life the individual is playing compare anima sense 1
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