Thesaurus results for CHARACTERING

charactering

verb

present participle of character

as in describing

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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Waltz said the administration wants to hear directly from its Gulf partners about their concerns, describing the collective meeting as an important diplomatic opportunity.

— Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 20 Sep. 2026
Inter ended its statement by describing how Mazzola wished to be remembered.

— ABC News, ABC News, 19 Sep. 2026

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Trump had dismissed such fears, portraying the island as vital for the US’ defense.

— Alejandra Jaramillo, CNN Money, 22 Sep. 2026
Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau took their time exploring the collection of Star Wars vehicles on display, as Perry filmed a video of Ewan McGregor and Hayden Christensen portraying Obi-Wan Kenobi and Anakin Skywalker inside the original airspeeder.

— Paul Chi, Vogue, 20 Sep. 2026

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To set the stage, the report’s authors said self-service technology is rapidly becoming a defining feature of the modern in-store retail experience.

— Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2026
Waka Flocka Flame, Roscoe Dash, and Wale each bring distinct energy, turning the record into a defining party anthem of its era.

— Brittney Williams, Billboard, 23 Sep. 2026

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An immigration attorney representing the man's family identified him as Wilber Rafael Garces Perez, a 28-year-old Venezuelan man.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 21 Sep. 2026
The Reese’s x Reebok Angel Reese 1 sneaker sports a Brown/Orange/Yellow color combination inspired by the brand’s signature color palette as well as representing its staple chocolate and peanut butter flavors.

— Riley Jones, Footwear News, 19 Sep. 2026

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