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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
But its comfort, confidence, and overall road smoothness equal many of its rivals’ personas.
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James Raia,
Mercury News,
21 June 2026
The Tired Dad was born nearly a decade ago as a social media persona, not only out of fatigue, but out of loneliness.
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Christian Dashiell Published,
Parents,
18 June 2026
Complaining that Seinfeld couldn't get made today is the kind of thing that the fictional Jerry Seinfeld would do, so at least the real-life Jerry Seinfeld is staying true to his pedantic on-screen persona.
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Britt Hayes,
Entertainment Weekly,
17 June 2026
Venus trine Neptune is highlighting your career ventures and public persona, while bringing inspiration to your daily habits, wellness and work rhythms.
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Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
16 June 2026
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James Raia,
Mercury News,
21 June 2026
The Tired Dad was born nearly a decade ago as a social media persona, not only out of fatigue, but out of loneliness.
—
Christian Dashiell Published,
Parents,
18 June 2026
Complaining that Seinfeld couldn't get made today is the kind of thing that the fictional Jerry Seinfeld would do, so at least the real-life Jerry Seinfeld is staying true to his pedantic on-screen persona.
—
Britt Hayes,
Entertainment Weekly,
17 June 2026
Venus trine Neptune is highlighting your career ventures and public persona, while bringing inspiration to your daily habits, wellness and work rhythms.
—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
16 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for persona
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Video and images of about 150 strikes against Russian fuel tankers, trucks and other vehicles have been geolocated and analyzed by French open-source analyst Clément Molin and the volunteer-run OSINT group Geoconfirmed, as well as CNN’s OSINT team.
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This is the first time the public has seen the still images and video, as no cameras were allowed inside the courtroom during the trial.
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The artist was beloved by Americans for his intimate portrayals of the country’s values.
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According to people familiar with the project, Amazon executives grew concerned after the film evolved into a darker portrayal of Altman, depicting him as a manipulative figure who steered OpenAI away from its original mission.
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Local Law 11 façade inspections will be required every six years, instead of five, and buildings that are in good shape can perform them with drones and cameras instead of workers dangling from the roof.
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With facades facing Seventh Avenue, 498 and 500 Seventh Avenue promised a future for America’s fashion capitol and over time, helped chart the success of Norman Norell, Bill Blass, Donna Karan and Ralph Lauren, among others.
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Anytime a politician is commanding money, regardless of the purpose, there is at least the appearance that the giver — Meta, Google, Blue Shield for example — may expect something in return.
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Uruguay, a traditional South American competitor that entered the World Cup ranked in the international top 20, would be the heavy favorite over Cape Verde, an African island nation with fewer than half a million citizens that was also making its first-ever appearance in the World Cup.
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“Persona.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/persona. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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