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as in celebrities
a person who is widely known and usually much talked about
a local television personality who is beloved by area residents
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as in identities
the set of qualities that make a person different from other people
she's got a great personality
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as in natures
the set of qualities that makes a person, a group of people, or a thing different from others
it has never been in the nation's personality to adhere to a rigid class system
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as in offences
an act or expression showing scorn and usually intended to hurt another's feelings
every debate that was supposedly about the issues quickly degenerated into a juvenile exchange of personalities
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Recent Examples of personalities
As their mismatched personalities stir tension with each other — and the group — old resentments bubble up, forcing them to reckon with their relationship and the lives waiting for them back home.
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Hannah Kerns, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2025
The Bundestrainer prioritized squad building over trying to shoehorn big personalities into the team.
—Manuel Veth, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Religious personalities are among those resurrected by the machines.
—Geoff Brumfiel, NPR, 7 Sep. 2025
On the other side of a partition separating Archive’s dual personalities, the club area will be bathed in rainbow hues of dancing lights, while music from DJ sets will pulse through the building.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 5 Sep. 2025
Yet most corporate giants eventually mature beyond their founding personalities, shifting power toward institutional structures and professional management.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2025
Good Good is one of multiple modern brands—such as Dude Perfect, the Savannah Bananas and Overtime—building sports properties with various combinations of online content, in-person events and lifestyle merchandise, frequently tied to digital personalities and often with younger fans in mind.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Directed and written by Timo Vuorensola (Iron Sky), Altered is described as a high-concept tale of identity, survival, and betrayal in a near-future world where human memories and personalities can be manipulated and stolen.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 4 Sep. 2025
Nothing could prepare me for your personalities , your energy and your very strong opinions.
—Kayla Grant, People.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Hannah Kerns, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2025
The Bundestrainer prioritized squad building over trying to shoehorn big personalities into the team.
—Manuel Veth, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Religious personalities are among those resurrected by the machines.
—Geoff Brumfiel, NPR, 7 Sep. 2025
On the other side of a partition separating Archive’s dual personalities, the club area will be bathed in rainbow hues of dancing lights, while music from DJ sets will pulse through the building.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 5 Sep. 2025
Yet most corporate giants eventually mature beyond their founding personalities, shifting power toward institutional structures and professional management.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2025
Good Good is one of multiple modern brands—such as Dude Perfect, the Savannah Bananas and Overtime—building sports properties with various combinations of online content, in-person events and lifestyle merchandise, frequently tied to digital personalities and often with younger fans in mind.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Directed and written by Timo Vuorensola (Iron Sky), Altered is described as a high-concept tale of identity, survival, and betrayal in a near-future world where human memories and personalities can be manipulated and stolen.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 4 Sep. 2025
Nothing could prepare me for your personalities , your energy and your very strong opinions.
—Kayla Grant, People.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for personalities
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Other designers—Valentino, Versace, Oscar de la Renta, to name a few—also successfully courted celebrities, but few had as much success as Armani.—
Belinda Luscombe,
Time,
5 Sep. 2025
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Fast forward 25 years and now celebrities like Emma Stone, Hailey Bieber, and most recently Diane Kruger are putting a fresh spin on the look.—
Jeaneen Russell,
PEOPLE,
5 Sep. 2025
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Almost 30 of the verdict’s 314 pages were dedicated to assessments of the bets placed by individuals, with names and links to Paqueta redacted throughout to protect identities.—
Philip Buckingham,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
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Some of the victims were foreign nationals, though authorities have not disclosed specifics regarding their identities or nationalities.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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Each of the stars has been subjected to intense scientific scrutiny over recent decades, revealing fascinating insights into their diverse natures.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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Tag fighting names are beloved for their chaotic natures, which see multiple characters popping normals, specials, or supers, and Invincible VS is no different.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
9 Aug. 2025
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In the film — her first since portraying opera diva Maria Callas in last year’s Maria — the Oscar winner, 50, stars as Maxine, an American film director hired to make a video for a Paris fashion event amid being diagnosed with breast cancer and navigating a divorce.—
Eric Andersson,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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Sign up for Entertainment Weekly's free daily newsletter to get breaking TV news, exclusive first looks, recaps, reviews, interviews with your favorite stars, and more.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Sep. 2025
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Familiar names pepper the script, but characters’ circumstances, identities, and motivations have been significantly altered.—
Graham Hillard,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Sep. 2025
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Full of big, shouty drill sergeants, lovable characters and deep introspection, the series is earnest and refreshing.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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That’s what Trinny London’s ethos is all about — creating products and experiences that empower our customers to feel their best selves.—
WWD Staff,
Footwear News,
8 Sep. 2025
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Many other animals also present different selves to different members of their communities.—
Ross Andersen,
The Atlantic,
7 Sep. 2025
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Perhaps Florence might have learned to cast aside the envy that seemed to be suppressed only by her outbursts and insults, her ever-increasing appetite, a collection of maladies that seemed to anger and horrify her father even further.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Sep. 2025
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When big gatherings of police and federal agents suddenly show up in residential areas, crowds often meet them with cell phone cameras, righteous indignation and insults.—
Daniel C. Vock,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Aug. 2025
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Seating capacity figures are from team and stadium websites, as well as media reports.—
Michael Ozanian,
CNBC,
4 Sep. 2025
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The reason the figures are so low for 1992-93 and 1993-94 is that, as mentioned, the first two rounds in those seasons count as qualifying.—
Will Jeanes,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Personalities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/personalities. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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