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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
The video blends stylized stunt sequences with behind-the-scenes moments from a fictional film set, giving the pop star a chance to lean into an unexpected action-hero persona.
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ABC News, 7 Mar. 2026
Sweeney’s Comfy curation is the fourth out of her different Syrn personas, including Romantic, Seductress, and Playful.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 7 Mar. 2026
Hegseth tries so hard—too hard—to project a tough-guy persona, as if a lot of unresolved issues, a lot of brokenness, are playing themselves out in his life.
—Peter Wehner, The Atlantic, 6 Mar. 2026
Styles’ current persona is harder to pin down, landing somewhere between free love cult leader (there’s a gospel choir credited on no less than five Kiss All the Time tracks) and a life coach.
—Walden Green, Pitchfork, 6 Mar. 2026
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ABC News, 7 Mar. 2026
Sweeney’s Comfy curation is the fourth out of her different Syrn personas, including Romantic, Seductress, and Playful.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 7 Mar. 2026
Hegseth tries so hard—too hard—to project a tough-guy persona, as if a lot of unresolved issues, a lot of brokenness, are playing themselves out in his life.
—Peter Wehner, The Atlantic, 6 Mar. 2026
Styles’ current persona is harder to pin down, landing somewhere between free love cult leader (there’s a gospel choir credited on no less than five Kiss All the Time tracks) and a life coach.
—Walden Green, Pitchfork, 6 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for persona
Noun
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The 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, as well the Tripoli and other amphibious assault ships carrying the Marines, are based in Japan and have been in the Pacific Ocean for several days, according to images released by the military.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Mar. 2026
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Much like the movie itself, the images captured by Jima on set are spare and enigmatic.—
Naomi Fry,
New Yorker,
14 Mar. 2026
Noun
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But his candid portrayal of challenges and tech goals on Thursday was far more measured in tone.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
11 Mar. 2026
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Sporting Robert Shaw’s distinctive fisherman’s cap, flinty and crooked grin, and swarthy mutton-chop sideburns, Gildart Jackson’s is an evocative portrayal of Robert Shaw.—
Christopher Smith,
Oc Register,
10 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The façade recalls traditional earthen walls and is studded with tile fragments and artifacts unearthed during construction.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Mar. 2026
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While this might create a show-stopping facade, bigger isn’t always better.—
Kristine Gill,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Murray clinched Denver’s first NBA Finals appearance with a defensive stop on LeBron James in the Lakers’ house.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
15 Mar. 2026
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After Tyler Hastings’ state semifinal game-winner to down Duncanville, the team capitalized on Fort Worth’s first title appearance since 2018.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 Mar. 2026
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“Persona.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/persona. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.
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