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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.
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Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 22 Mar. 2026
Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 22 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for character sketch
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Still, as the face of Manchester’s rejuvenation, Burnham assumed a US governor-style regional leader profile.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
20 June 2026
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Jack Strand, an undrafted rookie with a big frame and strong arm, has flashed — but his profile projects as a practice squad member for this fall.—
Daniel Flick,
AJC.com,
19 June 2026
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That past has put his responsibilities in the White House at odds to varying degrees with the administration's incursions around the world, particularly in the Middle East.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
21 June 2026
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Even still, as cracks of pain spread through Jamon’s voice when discussing his past, hints of pride drip through.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
21 June 2026
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Michael was not named in the DA's statement, but has been identified in local news outlets and an online obituary.—
Samira Asma-Sadeque,
PEOPLE,
15 June 2026
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The women spent their days working together on landscaping and maintenance projects, alternating between their homes to keep the work enjoyable, according to the obituaries.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 June 2026
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The Atlas Lions made history last time around in the 2022 World Cup in Qatar as the first African team to reach the semifinals.—
Amna Subhan,
AJC.com,
24 June 2026
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The Secret Service has said this year’s fireworks display will be more heavily guarded than any in recent history.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
24 June 2026
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Seife is not committing pathography.—
James Gleick,
The New York Review of Books,
13 Apr. 2021
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Related Stories Set in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, during the seven-week event, Season 2 chronicles the chase for the $70 million prize pool and the EWC Club Championship, while showing the personal journeys at the heart of the competition.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
18 June 2026
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Part concert film, part career retrospective, the 90-minute project chronicles the band’s unlikely journey from Sheffield outsiders to one of Britain’s most beloved and influential acts.—
SPIN Staff,
SPIN,
16 June 2026
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“Character sketch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/character%20sketch. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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