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the way you behave, talk, etc., with other people that causes them to see you as a particular kind of person
His public persona is that of a strong, determined leader, but in private life he's very insecure. The band takes on a whole new persona when they perform live.
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Recent Examples of persona
With a plan to earn Gi-hun's trust and derail his mission to end the game, In-ho befriends Gi-hun and his friend Jung-bae (Lee Seo-hwan) and plays a double persona.
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Esther Kang, People.com, 26 June 2025
In fact, the artist has built her entire persona around it, playing with the different fashion and beauty trends of the era throughout her career.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 24 June 2025
More Pro Wrestling: Attitude Era Star Returns To WWE In A New Role
Since then, Mysterio has taken on a more villainous persona: hating his father, cheating to win, and turning on allies in order to do what's best for him.
—Jeremy Hanna, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 June 2025
Jamil Zaki’s public persona was people pleasing and positive, as befitted a Stanford psychology professor and researcher of social connection, empathy, and trust.
—Stav Ziv, CNBC, 24 June 2025
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Esther Kang, People.com, 26 June 2025
In fact, the artist has built her entire persona around it, playing with the different fashion and beauty trends of the era throughout her career.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 24 June 2025
More Pro Wrestling: Attitude Era Star Returns To WWE In A New Role
Since then, Mysterio has taken on a more villainous persona: hating his father, cheating to win, and turning on allies in order to do what's best for him.
—Jeremy Hanna, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 June 2025
Jamil Zaki’s public persona was people pleasing and positive, as befitted a Stanford psychology professor and researcher of social connection, empathy, and trust.
—Stav Ziv, CNBC, 24 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for persona
Noun
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Flagship boutiques from Milan and Paris lined the promenades, conjuring images of home.—
Natalie Hoberman,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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Spotify recently celebrated the soundtrack's success by using the image of HUNTR/X on the cover of the service's official teen beats playlist.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
1 July 2025
Noun
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These portrayals took on new weight and context with the passage of the Hollywood Production Code.—
Betsy Golden Kellem,
JSTOR Daily,
25 June 2025
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This portrayal caused a significant backlash from some viewers at the time.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 June 2025
Noun
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Inspired by the lines and craftsmanship of the original arcades, its bold geometric facade and sweeping interiors host a John Lewis department store, serving as a modern counterpart to the grandeur of its Victorian neighbor.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
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Prioritize window placement early by considering exterior style, symmetry, and scale to ensure the facade feels balanced and visually pleasing.—
Elizabeth Hutchison Hicklin,
Southern Living,
25 June 2025
Noun
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Ten of his 26 Premier League appearances last season were at right-back or left-back.—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
27 June 2025
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Now, during a recent appearance on Today, Johansson has weighed in.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
26 June 2025
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“Persona.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/persona. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.
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