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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 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 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 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 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
Christopher Rudolph, PEOPLE, 11 Sep. 2025
Some of my favorite character dining restaurants at the parks are Tusker House at Animal Kingdom, The Crystal Palace at the Magic Kingdom, Hollywood & Vine at Hollywood Studios, and Akershus Royal Banquet Hall at EPCOT.
—Linnea Bailey, Southern Living, 11 Sep. 2025
But even this nod to forgiveness is relatively punishing, since the health refill freezes your character in a defenseless pose for a few seconds.
—ArsTechnica, 11 Sep. 2025
The movies follow their demonic adventures and include spin-offs of some of the scarier characters.
—Charlotte Observer, 11 Sep. 2025
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Among them is Broadway performer Alex Newell and Fall Out Boy singer Patrick Stump, whose characters will appear alongside longtime favorite personalities like the Vees.
—Christopher Rudolph, PEOPLE, 11 Sep. 2025
Some of my favorite character dining restaurants at the parks are Tusker House at Animal Kingdom, The Crystal Palace at the Magic Kingdom, Hollywood & Vine at Hollywood Studios, and Akershus Royal Banquet Hall at EPCOT.
—Linnea Bailey, Southern Living, 11 Sep. 2025
But even this nod to forgiveness is relatively punishing, since the health refill freezes your character in a defenseless pose for a few seconds.
—ArsTechnica, 11 Sep. 2025
The movies follow their demonic adventures and include spin-offs of some of the scarier characters.
—Charlotte Observer, 11 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for character
Noun
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Features no longer available Automatic self parking.—
Mark Phelan,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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But what many users didn’t understand, or were never clearly told, is that the Web3 Wallet was not a self-custody wallet.—
Chris Groshong,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Bag charms have become small cultural statements of their own, and Coach has leaned into this trend with playful symbols rooted in New York be that yellow taxis, landmarks - all icons that capture place as much as product.—
Kate Hardcastle,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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This article explores why these models are more than watches—they’re cultural symbols, and why this one retailer has earned the confidence of serious collectors.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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What begins as a family mystery gradually opens onto broader questions of social resentment, morality and the enduring trauma of history.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Sep. 2025
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The story just keeps building on itself, adding new characters and deep complexity to what could otherwise have been a flat morality tale.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
5 Sep. 2025
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Howard, a queen bee with a racy reputation, became a scene-stealer with her emotional outbursts and volatile friendship with Maddy (Alexa Demie).—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
13 Sep. 2025
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Despite the streak ending in his first season at Arkansas, Calipari said that reputation is one of the main reasons players still want to play for him.—
Michael Harley,
Arkansas Online,
12 Sep. 2025
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These characteristics make the merger an almost exact replica of that first, groundbreaking detection from 10 years ago, according to Isi.—
Jacopo Prisco,
CNN Money,
11 Sep. 2025
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Our panel said the leading characteristic of this fish is its robust, punchy flavor and emphasized the anchovies should have a balance of salt and umami.—
Bon Appétit,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
10 Sep. 2025
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McKinsey partner Charlie Lewis identifies several core foundations including asset management, vulnerability management, and identity management.—
John Werner,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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Authorities have not publicly released his identity.—
Alex Stone,
ABC News,
11 Sep. 2025
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Authorities are combing through video from the scene, including this video which appears to show a person on the roof immediately following the shooting, according to sources familiar with the ongoing investigation.—
Meredith Deliso,
ABC News,
11 Sep. 2025
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Republican strategist Michael Biundo was among many to observe how confident Kirk was from the jump, how undaunted by being new to the scene and often the youngest person in the mix.—
Eric Cortellessa,
Time,
11 Sep. 2025
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For Mimi Pond, the desire to do a book about the Mitford sisters – six larger-than-life British eccentrics (and one brother) who created a stir in both British and American culture – was obvious.—
Erik Pedersen,
Oc Register,
5 Sep. 2025
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For decades, sovereign citizens largely flew under the radar in Australia as relatively harmless eccentrics with a special interest in conspiracy theories.—
Hilary Whiteman,
CNN Money,
29 Aug. 2025
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“Character.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/character. Accessed 13 Sep. 2025.
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