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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
Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 30 Oct. 2025
But in this film, there’s a flip where Gwen is the lead character and her brother is trying to save her.
—William Earl, Variety, 18 Oct. 2025
Masterson vouched for Henson’s character and that of his other employees.
—Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 18 Oct. 2025
Tributes poured in from his co-stars and fans, the latter of whom were also left to wonder about the future of Cloud’s character.
—Radhika Seth, Vogue, 17 Oct. 2025
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There’s a lot of ways to reboot Breaking Bad and even build shows around characters from Better Call Saul.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 30 Oct. 2025
But in this film, there’s a flip where Gwen is the lead character and her brother is trying to save her.
—William Earl, Variety, 18 Oct. 2025
Masterson vouched for Henson’s character and that of his other employees.
—Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 18 Oct. 2025
Tributes poured in from his co-stars and fans, the latter of whom were also left to wonder about the future of Cloud’s character.
—Radhika Seth, Vogue, 17 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for character
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Russell Crowe plays Amorth, bringing his unique screen charisma in such a way that prevents the film from becoming too self-serious.—
Michael Lee Simpson,
Entertainment Weekly,
29 Oct. 2025
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Watch our natural selves in behind-the-scenes content, not just our serious stage presence.—
Billboard Korea,
Billboard,
29 Oct. 2025
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The food allergy community and parents of children with autism have adopted the teal and blue, respectively, as symbols to promote awareness and inclusivity while trick-or-treating.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
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Explore the symbols, stories and customs of Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) through interactive crafts and activities.—
Debra Skodack,
Kansas City Star,
30 Oct. 2025
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But the director manages to spin a clever modern-day morality tale mixing art, social class and big bucks.—
Jordan Mintzer,
HollywoodReporter,
29 Oct. 2025
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Your arrest record, your credit score, your driving history, your rental history — are all just measurements of morality that people use to establish a trust matrix about you.—
Lizz Schumer,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
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Japan’s new prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, has earned a reputation as a hardliner on immigration, an image that helped propel her to power amid rising nationalist sentiment and debate over Japan’s identity amid demographic decline.—
Micah McCartney,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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Garlic, onion, and ginger have earned a reputation for supporting heart health, circulation, and healthy cholesterol levels.—
Kathleen Ferraro,
Verywell Health,
24 Oct. 2025
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Ancelotti and Zidane certainly had their own tactical ideas, but were also pragmatic and based game plans primarily on the characteristics (strengths and weaknesses) of the squad made available to them.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
31 Oct. 2025
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For the chattering women, by contrast, the tool of power is writing; and for people who were almost certainly illiterate, the writing takes on almost magical characteristics.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
31 Oct. 2025
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The Yates sisters, who belong to a once-prominent family who had been dragged down by a public scandal, cross paths with the twins and embark on a journey of love and constraint, identity and reinvention.—
Desiree Anello,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
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For Mateus, as for filmmakers in her personal pantheon, conflicts at hand stem inextricably from local and national history and also from oceanic depths of experience, too easily dismissed as folklore, from which individual identity and group identification emerge.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
30 Oct. 2025
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Though the serial killer in each installment of Scream is always revealed to be a different person, the phone voice has remained consistent since Jackson, now 65, took on the job back in 1996.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
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The person didn’t respond to further questions, and phone calls to two numbers associated with the email address went unanswered.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
30 Oct. 2025
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Appealing to consumers searching for a piece of history, the store has gained a following of visitors hunting for unique souvenirs, designers on inspiration trips and local eccentrics.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
24 Oct. 2025
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For Mimi Pond, the desire to do a book about the Mitford sisters – six larger-than-life British eccentrics (and one brother) who created a stir in both British and American culture – was obvious.—
Erik Pedersen,
Oc Register,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Character.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/character. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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