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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
Meta/Facebook has rolled out engaging bots, parodying famous personas such as Jane Austen; Snapchat has offered a chatbot to individual users.
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John Wihbey, Big Think, 7 Oct. 2025
According to Singh, Bishnoi has cultivated the public persona of a pious man dedicated to God and justice.
—Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 7 Oct. 2025
Beneath the layers of her public persona, a new chapter is emerging.
—Essence, 6 Oct. 2025
For Hilton, whose public persona has always blended self-parody and glamour, the nod feels intentional — a bridge between two eras of women who mastered spectacle on their own terms.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 4 Oct. 2025
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John Wihbey, Big Think, 7 Oct. 2025
According to Singh, Bishnoi has cultivated the public persona of a pious man dedicated to God and justice.
—Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 7 Oct. 2025
Beneath the layers of her public persona, a new chapter is emerging.
—Essence, 6 Oct. 2025
For Hilton, whose public persona has always blended self-parody and glamour, the nod feels intentional — a bridge between two eras of women who mastered spectacle on their own terms.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 4 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for persona
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Malinche’s negative image was solidified by Nobel Prize in Literature winner Octavio Paz.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
13 Oct. 2025
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Another kibbutz member approached a local TV correspondent, urging their channel not to stop airing the images of the returning hostages even as the high-level speeches at the Knesset began.—
Tal Shalev,
CNN Money,
13 Oct. 2025
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Best known for his portrayal of Superman, everything changed for the actor in 1995 after a near-fatal horse riding accident left him paralyzed from the neck down.—
Maddie Garfinkle,
PEOPLE,
10 Oct. 2025
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Propes and Redwine hope the film will help break that million-dollar ceiling, but more broadly, Propes is eager to see a portrayal of his life and legacy on screen.—
Heather Bushman,
IndyStar,
10 Oct. 2025
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One photo captures Nelson walking in front of Union Terminal's recognizable Art Deco facade.—
Bebe Hodges,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
9 Oct. 2025
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Yet beneath that minimalist façade lies a surprisingly complex design challenge that has architects and homeowners rethinking how to integrate wellness spaces into contemporary living.—
Jesse Dorris,
Architectural Digest,
8 Oct. 2025
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Their last appearance was on October 3, playing at San Diego State, ultimately ending in a 45-24 defeat.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Oct. 2025
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Meanwhile, the appearance of the nuclear-capable Hwasong-20 was the first for North Korea’s newest ICBM.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
11 Oct. 2025
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“Persona.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/persona. Accessed 15 Oct. 2025.
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