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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
Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 5 Feb. 2026
None of the characters in It Was Just an Accident could be said to have any real power, because none of them has any control over reality.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 5 Feb. 2026
Grit in a movie character depends on good acting.
—Peter Lucas, Boston Herald, 5 Feb. 2026
As an actor, Bialik is also known for playing the title role in the ’90s sitcom Blossom, as well as for her role as a younger version of Bette Midler’s character in the 1988 film Beaches, among other projects.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 5 Feb. 2026
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Noun
Disneyland promises to share more details about Galaxy’s Edge character interactions before the April timeline reset.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 5 Feb. 2026
None of the characters in It Was Just an Accident could be said to have any real power, because none of them has any control over reality.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 5 Feb. 2026
Grit in a movie character depends on good acting.
—Peter Lucas, Boston Herald, 5 Feb. 2026
As an actor, Bialik is also known for playing the title role in the ’90s sitcom Blossom, as well as for her role as a younger version of Bette Midler’s character in the 1988 film Beaches, among other projects.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 5 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for character
Noun
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And indeed, in-between the shiny sales pitches came little glimpses of self-own.—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Feb. 2026
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DeepMind’s AlphaGo, which defeated the world’s Go champion in 2016, had learned the game over thousands of iterations of self-play.—
Gideon Lewis-Kraus,
New Yorker,
9 Feb. 2026
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According to the news release, there is a design gradient on the livery that’s a repeat of a Cadillac chevron, giving a nod to General Motors’ co-ownership and Cadillac’s symbol.—
Madeline Coleman,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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Since the 1970s, Toñitas has become a symbol of resistance amid growing gentrification in the neighborhood, where businesses owned by people of color have been shuttered and longtime Williamsburg residents pushed out by exorbitant rent hikes.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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Amanda Askell's job is to try to teach Claude a sense of morality, or how to be good.—
Emma Hinchliffe,
Fortune,
9 Feb. 2026
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The philosopher Aristotle wrote tomes on morality and human behavior.—
Tara Sonenshine,
Baltimore Sun,
9 Feb. 2026
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Bloom has a reputation for being acutely aware of what looks good on her clients.—
Kati Chitrakorn,
CNN Money,
4 Feb. 2026
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While not all offices or remote cultures may support a ‘bring your pet to work day,’ there are some easy ways to create a more pet-friendly culture that drives a sense of belonging and increases organizational reputation.—
Marissa Andrada,
Rolling Stone,
4 Feb. 2026
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The characteristics and size of the small starch clumps could constitute a choking hazard, said Mondelez Global, which owns the brand, particularly in young children and the elderly.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
6 Feb. 2026
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And each category has different characteristics, so part of the process is to consider how an individual pick fits into its style overall.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
6 Feb. 2026
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That begins with limiting visibility, then challenging language and identity, followed by removing symbols.—
Michael Collins,
USA Today,
11 Feb. 2026
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The school’s superintendent, Ken Floyd, said the shooter had been identified, but the identity would not be released at this time, reported the Associated Press.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
11 Feb. 2026
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Don’t accept an argument from an authority because that person is an authority.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
10 Feb. 2026
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Measles is highly contagious and can spread through the air when an infected person breathes, talks, coughs or sneezes.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
10 Feb. 2026
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On his mother’s side, a line of troubled souls and eccentrics.—
Maya Singer,
Vogue,
1 Feb. 2026
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The late Catherine O’Hara had an uncanny ability to find the eccentric in anyone.—
Shirley Li,
The Atlantic,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Character.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/character. Accessed 11 Feb. 2026.
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