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
Kaplan and Jamshidi are riveting here, as Marlene’s coolly confident mask slips away and Joyce’s maternal persona belies a steely inner core.
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Emily McClanathan, Chicago Tribune, 20 Feb. 2026
According to Spate, a company specializing in machine intelligence for the beauty industry, eye-catching transformations like these are part of a wider shift within the beauty lexicon toward more expressive, striking hairstyles that epitomize an individual’s persona.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 20 Feb. 2026
From a writing standpoint, Pawbert was rewritten to be just as needy after the big reveal, and Andy Samberg was cast in an effort to play off the comedian’s nice guy persona.
—Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 19 Feb. 2026
Schreiner, 27, has spent a decade shaping his online persona.
—Kenneal Patterson, Vanity Fair, 19 Feb. 2026
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Emily McClanathan, Chicago Tribune, 20 Feb. 2026
According to Spate, a company specializing in machine intelligence for the beauty industry, eye-catching transformations like these are part of a wider shift within the beauty lexicon toward more expressive, striking hairstyles that epitomize an individual’s persona.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 20 Feb. 2026
From a writing standpoint, Pawbert was rewritten to be just as needy after the big reveal, and Andy Samberg was cast in an effort to play off the comedian’s nice guy persona.
—Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 19 Feb. 2026
Schreiner, 27, has spent a decade shaping his online persona.
—Kenneal Patterson, Vanity Fair, 19 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for persona
Noun
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Conceived by Danish architect Jørn Utzon, the sculptural, curvy building transformed the image of Australia when it was unveiled in 1973.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
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But his man-of-the-people image has suffered some serious blows over the past year, and a corruption scandal has proved particularly damaging to a president elected on a promise to clean up politics.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Mays’ portrayal is fiendishly complex.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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The portrayal of the character Buffalo Bill, also known as Jame Gumb, has been criticized over the years by the transgender community as harmful.—
Sarah Sotoodeh,
FOXNews.com,
15 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Now, the spot has undergone a careful restoration of its facades just steps from Como’s city center.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
18 Feb. 2026
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There’s enormous relief in letting go of the facade of perfect containment or the need to perform goodness.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Scoring and assisting on Tuesday versus Real España, Martínez backed up his effort in Honduras during much of LAFC’s inaugural appearance at the Coliseum, a short walk from the Black & Gold home grounds of BMO Stadium.—
Josh Gross,
Daily News,
22 Feb. 2026
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This marks Middleton's first appearance since the arrest of her uncle-in-law Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor on February 19 for suspicion of misconduct in public office.—
Meg Walters,
InStyle,
21 Feb. 2026
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“Persona.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/persona. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.
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