CHARACTER SKETCH Synonyms: 15 Similar Words

character sketch

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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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In 2020, a trace amount of DNA left on Walker’s clothing allowed investigators to build a genetic profile that eventually led them to Glen Samuel McCurley.

— Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 July 2026
The Arclight alone was a vital place to launch independent and arthouse films, providing them a launch pad and profile during awards season, as well as hefty ticket sales.

— Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 21 July 2026

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Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, who died on July 12, died as the man most obituaries call the architect of modern Qatar.

— Güney Yıldız, Forbes.com, 18 July 2026
He was nominated for numerous awards and won an Angeles Ovation award and a Theater World Award, according to the obituary.

— Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 17 July 2026

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Shinto was formally separated from the state after World War II, but its traditions still reflect a broader history of religious and cultural influences.

— ABC News, ABC News, 19 July 2026
The Jules Rimet Trophy — named after the former FIFA president following his death in 1956 — had an astonishing history.

— Eduardo Tansley, New York Times, 19 July 2026

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Scientists such as Jackson have compared Pliny the Younger’s account with the geological record preserved at Vesuvius, using his detailed chronicle to help reconstruct the volcano’s activity.

— Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 20 July 2026
So while the book series chronicles Leaphorn’s life after the ’70s, the show continues to focus on that decade.

— Kelly Allen, PEOPLE, 16 July 2026

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