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as in celebrity
a person who is widely known and usually much talked about
personages from the fields of sports and entertainment will be special guests at the political convention
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as in person
a member of the human race
these sci-fi conventions attract personages of every description
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Recent Examples of personage
Also Tested Current Backyard Model P for $699: No less a TV food personage than Alton Brown has signed on as an endorser of this 1,750-watt electric indoor/outdoor pizza oven, which will heat to 850 degrees Fahrenheit using a standard power outlet.
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Adrienne So, Wired News, 21 July 2025
Everyone here is a personage, but only these two are phenomena.
—Jeff Weiss, HollywoodReporter, 12 June 2025
At midcentury, Marianne Moore emerged as a public personage, but not before a painful period of loss.
—Susan Gubar
june 9, Literary Hub, 9 June 2025
Once, some 2,000 years ago, so many such personages (then known as barbarians) came to Paris simultaneously that the city was destroyed.
—Caity Weaver, The Atlantic, 5 June 2025
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Adrienne So, Wired News, 21 July 2025
Everyone here is a personage, but only these two are phenomena.
—Jeff Weiss, HollywoodReporter, 12 June 2025
At midcentury, Marianne Moore emerged as a public personage, but not before a painful period of loss.
—Susan Gubar
june 9, Literary Hub, 9 June 2025
Once, some 2,000 years ago, so many such personages (then known as barbarians) came to Paris simultaneously that the city was destroyed.
—Caity Weaver, The Atlantic, 5 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for personage
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But Savannah Guthrie's celebrity status has also garnered extensive resources from the federal and local government — including a $100,000 FBI reward for accurate information about her whereabouts or that could lead to an arrest and conviction of whoever took her.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 Feb. 2026
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The Berlin Film Festival and its celebrity attendees have been under scrutiny so far this week after jury president Wim Wenders, Golden Bear recipient Michelle Yeoh, and Sunny Dancer star Neil Patrick Harris all declined to talk about cinema’s relationship with politics and the rise of fascism.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Feb. 2026
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Last week, according to WBD, a person speaking on Paramount’s behalf told a Warner board member that Paramount would agree to pay $31 per share if the two sides held deal talks.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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Tickets can be purchased in person at gas stations, convenience stores and grocery stores.—
USA Today staff,
USA Today,
17 Feb. 2026
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And many of the media companies have great monetization but don’t really have any of the big personalities and audiences was a really interesting point.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
14 Feb. 2026
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With a solid base and a strong personality, these sandals are made for spring and summer travel.—
Alex Sales,
Glamour,
14 Feb. 2026
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While officers were still at the scene, they were notified of a fourth victim, a man who had been transported to the hospital by a private vehicle, police said.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
17 Feb. 2026
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Van Dyke was in the apartment with a woman when they were allegedly approached by two armed men, Valverde said.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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With his performance, the native Puerto Rican singer became the first Super Bowl act to perform almost entirely in Spanish (except for a guest appearance from pop star Lady Gaga).—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
18 Feb. 2026
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At night in Havana, the stars are often clearly visible as most of the city is swathed in near total darkness.—
Patrick Oppmann,
CNN Money,
18 Feb. 2026
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Now, Cuba may be experiencing the most profound moment of economic uncertainty that the island’s residents have endured in decades if not over their entire lives.—
Patrick Oppmann,
CNN Money,
18 Feb. 2026
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Salazar-Thompson’s ingenious new version of Hammett’s noir masterpiece features five versatile performers transforming between roles to bring 1920s San Francisco’s underbelly to hilarious life.—
Ut Community Press,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
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The theater is also used for official screenings to win over members of Congress or visiting dignitaries.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
18 Feb. 2026
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Countless Irish dignitaries have visited Chicago over the years to engage with the city’s business, civic and political leaders, as well as to experience the iconic turning of the Chicago River green each March.—
Brian Cahalane,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Feb. 2026
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Without a true number-one guy, extending players like Powell is not a major concern, either way.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
17 Feb. 2026
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Pippa challenges Wrigley on why the guys never hold Stephen accountable.—
Pamela Avila,
USA Today,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Personage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/personage. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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