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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
Abbey White, HollywoodReporter, 7 Aug. 2025
This is because the main character of Ninja Scroll, Kibagami Jubei, was meant to be a reference to the Japanese folk hero Yagyu Jubei Mitsuyoshi from the 17th century.
—Ollie Barder, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025
Everybody’s stories feel, to me, very satisfying for all three of our main characters.
—Emily Longeretta, Variety, 7 Aug. 2025
The shorts introduce the main characters in the series, including Captain America (Sam Wilson), Black Panther (T’Challa), and Iron Spider (Aña Corazon).
—Clea Haran, Parents, 7 Aug. 2025
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Noun
The show will handle the absence of specific characters differently, with on-screen credit tributes to Hardwick and Joss specifically.
—Abbey White, HollywoodReporter, 7 Aug. 2025
This is because the main character of Ninja Scroll, Kibagami Jubei, was meant to be a reference to the Japanese folk hero Yagyu Jubei Mitsuyoshi from the 17th century.
—Ollie Barder, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025
Everybody’s stories feel, to me, very satisfying for all three of our main characters.
—Emily Longeretta, Variety, 7 Aug. 2025
The shorts introduce the main characters in the series, including Captain America (Sam Wilson), Black Panther (T’Challa), and Iron Spider (Aña Corazon).
—Clea Haran, Parents, 7 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for character
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But when Stolen: Surviving St. Michael’s was winning the biggest awards in audio journalism, Walker’s triumph was tempered by the fact that Gimlet itself was a husk of its former self.—
Eric Benson,
Rolling Stone,
18 Aug. 2025
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Show Up As Your Authentic Self Show up publicly as your authentic self, clearly articulating your core values and unique approach.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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The Museum also provided special paper to make paper cranes, a long-time symbol of peace.—
Michael Goldstein,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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The mint green cover has the cutout of a lock symbol over the disc.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
11 Aug. 2025
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Its specter can, overnight, reframe a conflict that already has cost 60,000 lives, and fueled tense global debates on morality, antisemitism, the laws of war.—
Karl Vick,
Time,
1 Aug. 2025
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Its creation reflected not just morality, but also the practical fears and self-interests of nations.—
Stephen Herzog,
The Conversation,
1 Aug. 2025
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Smart founders understand how a solid PR strategy can both burnish a brand’s image in the moment and establish its reputation over time.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Learn from three expert instructors how to showcase your skills, build a stellar reputation, and create a digital presence that AI can't replicate.—
Gili Malinsky,
CNBC,
8 Aug. 2025
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The Justice Department earlier this month published a list of the nine characteristics of sanctuary jurisdictions.—
Laura Tillman,
Hartford Courant,
16 Aug. 2025
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Can’t a mother have characteristics outside of that culturally narrowed scope?—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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Because of blood revenge, there were not many men left, so then a girl was chosen to carry on a male identity.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Aug. 2025
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In the narrative of Gundam, Char wears the helmet to disguise his real identity, that of Casval Deikun, the son and heir of Zeon Deikun.—
Ollie Barder,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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That’s the person who can integrate diverse expertise, promote equitable contributions, and cultivate trust.—
Jamil Zaki,
Harvard Business Review,
15 Aug. 2025
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But when someone raises concerns about questionable billing practices, the issue is quietly set aside and the person is moved to another role.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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Ra’s decades-long adherence to this personal mythology, along with his air of serene bemusement and his extravagant robes and headdresses, led to his popular image as a colorful eccentric.—
Ekow Eshun
July 11,
Literary Hub,
11 July 2025
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Other characters include outcasts, visionaries and eccentrics — all of whom live on the margins as unseen — a former priest, a girl trapped in working her family’s candy stand, a woman who learned preaching from her brother and is a caretaker for her dying housemate.—
Mary Ann Grossmann,
Twin Cities,
18 May 2025
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“Character.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/character. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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