CHARACTER SKETCH Synonyms: 15 Similar Words

character sketch

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as in profile

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Recent Examples of character sketch Back at home, Score starts with a rough character sketch of her protagonists and then fleshes out the scenes, writing in strict 25-minute increments. — Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 22 Mar. 2026

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Noun

Its very first product widened out the common pickup cap to create a low-profile but roomy camper capable of sleeping two people across the width of the truck.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 1 Sep. 2026
Meanwhile, the clinical data undercuts the GLP-1 bear case, and Insulet’s balance sheet and margin profile show no cracks beyond the specific retention metric management flagged.

— Harvey Stober, CNBC, 1 Sep. 2026

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During his career, Martin served as the chairman of several organizations, including the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce, the Greater Lexington Chamber of Commerce, United Way and the Governor's Scholar Foundation, according to an obituary.

— Leo Bertucci, Louisville Courier Journal, 30 Aug. 2026
Suddenly, the obituaries of the last few months are turning into rebound stories, but both of these narratives obscure what’s really going on.

— Peter Mintzberg, Fortune, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of obituary

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This week, the Indiana Fever point guard became the first player in WNBA history with consecutive games of 30 points and 10 assists.

— Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 29 Aug. 2026
As crowds gathered and the idea caught fire, Hard Rock began taking its particular mix of burgers, band tees, and music history around the world, eventually opening its first Asian cafe in Tokyo in 1983.

— Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Aug. 2026

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The show is, in a way, the chronicle of Billie’s quarter-life crisis.

— Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2026
The extremely soapy, enjoyably satirical true-life drama chronicles love, rampant betrayal and a brazen murder plot through three decades of the iconic Gucci fashion house.

— Brian Truitt, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026

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