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

Controlling the narrative has long been central to his persona. — Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 21 Sep. 2026

The man was well known for his tough guy persona and adept skill at roundhouse kicks to the face. — Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Sep. 2026

Now, think of Lane playing the role of Hulk Hogan's NWO persona. — Trey Wallace Outkick, FOXNews.com, 18 Sep. 2026

Jags coach Liam Coen has the nerd persona down pat (think Mike McDaniel), but there is evidence of brilliance there. — Miami Herald, 17 Sep. 2026