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.
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Recent Examples of persona
The description certainly applies to Dylan—both the music and the persona.
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David L. Ulin, The Atlantic, 11 May 2026
The Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas author became famous not only for his reporting style but also for his larger-than-life personality and chaotic public persona.
—Virginia Chamlee, PEOPLE, 11 May 2026
Bailey didn’t excel at every aspect of the game, and there were times when the Giants could have used more of a take-charge persona behind the plate.
—Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 10 May 2026
When deciding which brands to sign with, Fonseca trusts his instincts and chooses to collaborate with companies that complement his persona.
—Merlisa Lawrence Corbett, Forbes.com, 9 May 2026
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David L. Ulin, The Atlantic, 11 May 2026
The Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas author became famous not only for his reporting style but also for his larger-than-life personality and chaotic public persona.
—Virginia Chamlee, PEOPLE, 11 May 2026
Bailey didn’t excel at every aspect of the game, and there were times when the Giants could have used more of a take-charge persona behind the plate.
—Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 10 May 2026
When deciding which brands to sign with, Fonseca trusts his instincts and chooses to collaborate with companies that complement his persona.
—Merlisa Lawrence Corbett, Forbes.com, 9 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for persona
Noun
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Additional images showed an unknown number of snakes curled on top of one another inside a large crate that was placed in the back of an officer’s vehicle.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
16 May 2026
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While Washington was private about his Anglican beliefs and a supporter of religious freedom for all faiths, Christian nationalists have been reviving the image, and with it, the claim that the US is an inherently Christian nation at its origin.—
Devorah Lauter,
ARTnews.com,
15 May 2026
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The portrayal of gender minorities was an effort to shed light on invisible groups.—
Jenny S. Li,
Variety,
13 May 2026
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Rosenbaum's complicated and deeply layered portrayal of Lex continues to receive praise to this very day, with even DC Studios co-CEO James Gunn labelling him the best Lex of all time.—
Sergio Pereira,
Space.com,
13 May 2026
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Stay in a Former Warehouse Meantime, Gibson’s Warehouse is a boutique property with a history of its own, and one that dates to the early 1900s when this inn got its start as a warehouse with a brick façade.—
Erin Gifford,
Southern Living,
13 May 2026
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This dual-purpose envelope combines functionality with expressive design, creating a facade that is both energy efficient and visually striking.—
Adam Williams
May 13,
New Atlas,
13 May 2026
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Martínez had four Champions Cup starts and made another four appearances as a substitute.—
Josh Gross,
Daily News,
10 May 2026
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Making his first appearance since the eighth inning of Game 7 of the World Series, Snell showed rust early, allowing a leadoff single to Mauricio Dubón and walking Drake Baldwin.—
Steve Galluzzo,
Los Angeles Times,
10 May 2026
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“Persona.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/persona. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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