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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 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 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 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 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
Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 20 June 2025
Our challenge is to ensure each generation has the opportunity to engage with our stories, characters and life lessons.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 20 June 2025
Each [character] is trying to be the best version of themselves.
—Jp Mangalindan, Time, 19 June 2025
The original sketch centers around its titular character, played by Marcello Hernández.
—Skyler Caruso, People.com, 19 June 2025
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Each character a tool to dismantle perceptions around identity, and even still each box encrypting a new set of rules and limitations.
—Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 20 June 2025
Our challenge is to ensure each generation has the opportunity to engage with our stories, characters and life lessons.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 20 June 2025
Each [character] is trying to be the best version of themselves.
—Jp Mangalindan, Time, 19 June 2025
The original sketch centers around its titular character, played by Marcello Hernández.
—Skyler Caruso, People.com, 19 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for character
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The barrister's wig is worn in courts across the United Kingdom as a symbol of authority, with its use dating back to the 1600s.—
Starr Bowenbank,
People.com,
13 June 2025
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The coffee shop owners are also accused of using symbols of violence against Jews in the names of their drinks and a mural painted on an exterior side wall of the building, prosecutors said.—
Natalie Demaree,
Sacbee.com,
12 June 2025
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There are dozens upon dozens of memorable eccentrics, delusional antiheroes, blustery authority figures, sad sacks, screw-ups and all-too-lovable schmucks that populate the 12 feature films and handful of shorts directed by Wes Anderson.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
28 May 2025
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To take her mind off him, Agathe meets an Austen-like family of eccentrics running the retreat and the sometimes pretentious writers attending it.—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
22 May 2025
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From the moment the book was announced, many commentators have questioned the morality of her estate and publisher profiting off such intensely private and essentially medical documents.—
Evelyn McDonnell
June 5,
Literary Hub,
5 June 2025
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More to Explore Gamification, Then and Now Livia Gershon March 20, 2017 Nineteenth-century board games help to map public morality, from religious virtue to upward mobility.—
The Editors,
JSTOR Daily,
28 May 2025
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Oakmont lived up to its reputation with a scoring average of 74.6 despite a course still relatively soft from rain and moderate wind that didn’t stick around for long.—
Doug Ferguson,
Chicago Tribune,
13 June 2025
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Known for his outspoken floor speeches and frequent criticism of bipartisan bills, May had also built a reputation as a disruptive political consultant, backing challengers against sitting GOP incumbents.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 June 2025
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At this stage, Abiteboul explained the car is undergoing endurance dyno testing to fine tune the characteristics of the engine and gearbox.—
Trinity Francis,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
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In matters of foreign policy and national security, the presidency now has the characteristics of a personalist dictatorship.—
ELIZABETH N. SAUNDERS,
Foreign Affairs,
16 June 2025
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And with the committed partnership of Telefilm Canada, those stories are reaching audiences at home and abroad, defining not just Canadian animation, but Canadian identity itself.—
Jamie Lang,
Variety,
9 June 2025
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The atmosphere would have been difficult for any Israeli physician, but for Qasem Hassan the challenge was compounded by her background and identity.—
Eyal Press,
New Yorker,
9 June 2025
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My work is infused with love—and a quest for love—of the self and others.—
Alessia Glaviano,
Vogue,
19 June 2025
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Do all the work now, and your future self will be thanking you.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
19 June 2025
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Officers found that a person sitting in the passenger seat of a vehicle had been shot by an unknown suspect.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 June 2025
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The person could not publicly discuss details of the investigation and spoke on condition of anonymity.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
15 June 2025
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“Character.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/character. Accessed 24 Jun. 2025.
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