Synonyms of persona

persona

noun

as in image

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.

Related Words

• image
• portrayal
• facade
• appearance
• pose
• act
• performance
• masquerade
• impersonation
• airs
• charade
• disguise
• guise
• semblance
• front
• show
• pretense
• put-on
• playacting
• affectation
• gloss
• color
• cloak
• camouflage
• duplicity
• deception
• fraud
• guile
• excuse
• deceit
• dissimulation
• fakery
• pretext
• dissembling
• double-dealing

Dissimilar Words

• sincerity
• frankness
• directness
• candor
• forthrightness
• outspokenness
• straightforwardness
• bluntness
• candidness
• genuineness
• naïveté
• openheartedness
• artlessness
• plainspokenness

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of persona

However, there was no sign of illness at the Greek Theatre on Friday night, as Role Model took the stage in his latest persona, the time-traveler Chuck Timely. — Tanya Fedak, Variety, 19 Oct. 2026

Looking for these details in others’ profiles can help delineate between users who are using AI to fabricate their profiles and presenting authentic personas. — Sneha Dhandapani, CNN Money, 17 Oct. 2026

And that interaction with an AI persona felt like giving something precious away. — Lissa Soep, Vox, 17 Oct. 2026

Projecting a more moderate persona has helped the younger Bolsonaro’s appeal beyond the core Bolsonarista base. — Constance Malleret, Christian Science Monitor, 17 Oct. 2026