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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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as in boring
lacking in distinctive features or qualities
characterless suburban houses that have nothing going for them but their newness
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as in weak
lacking strength of will or character
a characterless person who never has an opinion of his own
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Recent Examples of character
Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 19 Aug. 2025
While the character of Ava is technically a millennial, her confrontations with Deborah are hysterical, and every struggling 20-something gets her grit.
—Nikki Sternberg, HollywoodReporter, 18 Aug. 2025
Gomez has appeared on two episodes of the show as her character, Alex Russo.
—Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 8 Aug. 2025
But visual effects provided the heavy lifting where the team, overseen by VFX supervisor Tom Turnbull, filled the sky with CG unkindness and mapped the chaos to characters fighting for their life.
—Daron James, IndieWire, 7 Aug. 2025
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Noun
In addition to the new single, the band unveiled three exclusive box sets tied to key characters from the new album’s story: the Dark Clancy edition, Nova Bishop edition and the Torchbearer edition.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 19 Aug. 2025
While the character of Ava is technically a millennial, her confrontations with Deborah are hysterical, and every struggling 20-something gets her grit.
—Nikki Sternberg, HollywoodReporter, 18 Aug. 2025
Gomez has appeared on two episodes of the show as her character, Alex Russo.
—Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 8 Aug. 2025
But visual effects provided the heavy lifting where the team, overseen by VFX supervisor Tom Turnbull, filled the sky with CG unkindness and mapped the chaos to characters fighting for their life.
—Daron James, IndieWire, 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 two surviving northern white rhinos are symbols of both human failure and ingenuity.—
Tony Bradley,
Forbes.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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Steinman functions as a symbol of her issues with her father, so what better way to encapsulate that than through a form of a media beloved by our parents’ generation?—
Ginny Hogan
August 22,
Literary Hub,
22 Aug. 2025
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But the movie adds nothing distinctive regarding the psychology or the morality of violence.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
21 Aug. 2025
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Specifically saying these white, thin, traditionally feminine bodies are not just aspirational but symbols of morality, tradition, purity.—
Shania Russell,
EW.com,
10 Aug. 2025
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Kanepi entered the tournament with a different kind of reputation: the seed slayer.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
New York Times,
23 Aug. 2025
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Customer service: Consider the provider’s reputation for support and resolving issues.—
Kara McGinley,
USA Today,
22 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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Meanwhile, the links among Judaism, Jewish identity, and Israel tightened.—
Daniel May,
Harpers Magazine,
20 Aug. 2025
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To keep not only his identity a secret, but to keep all information exchanged secret, Ash uses the Tri-State Telecommunications Relay Service, a service that enables those who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech issues to communicate over the telephone.—
Meredith G. White,
AZCentral.com,
20 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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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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These people’s histories range from the eccentric to the inspiring and are often stranger than fiction, memorable as well as consequential.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
17 July 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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“Character.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/character. Accessed 29 Aug. 2025.
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