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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
This led many fans to believe that online discussions and interviews referencing his expiring contract were part of an elaborate storyline, given Kross's cryptic persona.
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Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
For her part, Jenner—who has been re-embracing her King Kylie persona in honor of her makeup brand's upcoming ten-year anniversary—donned a vibrant pink wig and high-octane blush look, matching her hair and makeup to her pink latex midi dress and lacy slingback heels.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 18 Oct. 2025
That’s not the worst idea, and at times Constantine looks terrific, but the movie doesn’t have enough wit or charm to play with Reeves’s persona the way the Wachowskis did.
—Tim Grierson, Vulture, 18 Oct. 2025
In fact, in an age where anyone can turn themselves into content or media, self-producing their own persona, this theme hits even deeper than ever.
—Billboard Japan, Billboard, 17 Oct. 2025
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Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
For her part, Jenner—who has been re-embracing her King Kylie persona in honor of her makeup brand's upcoming ten-year anniversary—donned a vibrant pink wig and high-octane blush look, matching her hair and makeup to her pink latex midi dress and lacy slingback heels.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 18 Oct. 2025
That’s not the worst idea, and at times Constantine looks terrific, but the movie doesn’t have enough wit or charm to play with Reeves’s persona the way the Wachowskis did.
—Tim Grierson, Vulture, 18 Oct. 2025
In fact, in an age where anyone can turn themselves into content or media, self-producing their own persona, this theme hits even deeper than ever.
—Billboard Japan, Billboard, 17 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for persona
Noun
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Its images have illuminated how galaxies form, evolve and recycle their material through generations of star birth and death.—
Kenna Hughes-Castleberry,
Space.com,
20 Oct. 2025
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Cranston was among those who raised concerns when the initial launch of the AI video platform allowed users to create his image without his permission.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
20 Oct. 2025
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Before Friday, Jackson had already won five Daytime Emmys over the years for his portrayal of Lucky.—
Liza Esquibias,
PEOPLE,
18 Oct. 2025
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Praise went to writer-director Angus MacLachlan’s humane filmmaking, the powerhouse performances from David Strathairn and Jane Levy, and the authentic portrayal of family life in Middle America.—
David Canfield,
HollywoodReporter,
17 Oct. 2025
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On Monday, The Washington Post reported that his construction crews have begun demolishing the facade of the White House’s East Wing to build a ballroom.—
Michelle Goldberg,
Mercury News,
23 Oct. 2025
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On Wednesday, the team announced the creation of a new way to evaluate the performance of photoactive materials for semi-transparent organic photovoltaics (ST-OPVs), which could transform how energy is harvested through everyday surfaces like windows, screens, and facades.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Oct. 2025
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Blake Treinen got a pop-up and a strikeout to get out of that inning and now has had five effective outings in his six postseason appearances, after a miserable September.—
Jim Alexander,
Oc Register,
17 Oct. 2025
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The actor was diagnosed with stage 3 colorectal cancer last year, and in late September, made a rare virtual appearance at a Dawson's Creek reunion charity in benefit of F Cancer in honor of Van Der Beek.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
17 Oct. 2025
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“Persona.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/persona. Accessed 24 Oct. 2025.
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