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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 insults
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
In 2020, Lawrence celebrated her 30th birthday and received a sweet message from Kris Jenner, the matriarch of the media personalities.
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Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 9 Nov. 2025
Back when Lyft announced Women Connect, other alt-right personalities, including influencer Tomi Lahren, blasted the program.
—Rebecca Schneid, Time, 8 Nov. 2025
Podcasts have always come in a multitude of styles—there’s the stuff that takes a long time to make like documentary series and multi-part audiofiction, there’s the interview shows, comedy and celebrity chatcasts, and now even AI personalities hosting niche slop.
—Literary Hub, 7 Nov. 2025
The most successful brands use a mix of viral content, digital storytelling, and bold personalities to expand their reach.
—William Jones, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
If anyone doubts that Meghan Markle has become one of the most polarizing figures in American pop culture, look no further than the dueling viewpoints presented of her this week by two of the country’s most powerful media personalities, Oprah Winfrey and Megyn Kelly.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2025
And yet, however rich their memories or personalities become, bots are nothing like people, not really.
—Damon Beres, The Atlantic, 5 Nov. 2025
These bold fire signs, born between March 21 and April 19, are known for their ambitious, competitive and headstrong personalities.
—Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 5 Nov. 2025
The characters are all different, but the contrast in personalities was similar.
—Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, New York Times, 31 Oct. 2025
Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 9 Nov. 2025
Back when Lyft announced Women Connect, other alt-right personalities, including influencer Tomi Lahren, blasted the program.
—Rebecca Schneid, Time, 8 Nov. 2025
Podcasts have always come in a multitude of styles—there’s the stuff that takes a long time to make like documentary series and multi-part audiofiction, there’s the interview shows, comedy and celebrity chatcasts, and now even AI personalities hosting niche slop.
—Literary Hub, 7 Nov. 2025
The most successful brands use a mix of viral content, digital storytelling, and bold personalities to expand their reach.
—William Jones, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
If anyone doubts that Meghan Markle has become one of the most polarizing figures in American pop culture, look no further than the dueling viewpoints presented of her this week by two of the country’s most powerful media personalities, Oprah Winfrey and Megyn Kelly.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2025
And yet, however rich their memories or personalities become, bots are nothing like people, not really.
—Damon Beres, The Atlantic, 5 Nov. 2025
These bold fire signs, born between March 21 and April 19, are known for their ambitious, competitive and headstrong personalities.
—Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 5 Nov. 2025
The characters are all different, but the contrast in personalities was similar.
—Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, New York Times, 31 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for personalities
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The basics brand is known for their chic pointelle and is co-signed by Hailey Bieber, among other celebrities.—
Kaitlin Clapinski,
InStyle,
10 Jan. 2026
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One of the world's biggest globe-hopping celebrities has moved to Atlanta, and CBS News Atlanta has a sneak peek at his arrival.—
Brian Unger,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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Cultural, linguistic, and value-based assimilation challenges arise, potentially altering national identities and eroding civilizational confidence.—
Daniel Ross Goodman,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Jan. 2026
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It’s done all of it, and it’s done all of it while cycling through various false identities, false flags, with questionable or no insurance.—
Yuliya Talmazan,
NBC news,
8 Jan. 2026
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But, as Walken observes, there was strength in those natures that cemented the foundation of Anne and Jerry's relationships.—
Mekishana Pierre,
Entertainment Weekly,
17 Oct. 2025
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The track seemed to play on Williams’ fandom for the music icon, while also drawing comparisons between their outspoken natures.—
Sophie Williams,
Billboard,
10 Oct. 2025
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Men sneered contemptuously at them, while teenagers used their names as insults.—
Mikhail Zygar,
Vanity Fair,
7 Jan. 2026
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The Marty Supreme scene in question sees Shark Tank's Kevin O'Leary (in his first screen acting role), who plays businessman Milton Rockwell, physically punish Chalamet's Marty for several insults Marty deals Milton throughout the movie.—
Tommy McArdle,
PEOPLE,
5 Jan. 2026
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But please know that those stars are given tenderly.—
Lily Osler,
Vulture,
10 Nov. 2025
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But the very nature of the connection between stars and their audience is now evolving, according to the IMDb report.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
9 Nov. 2025
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But in the second season of the series, which wrapped last Sunday, a new sense of uncertainty, reflection, and maturity grips the central characters, making for even better television.—
Michael M. Rosen,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Jan. 2026
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Despite the cesspits of conspiracy-think that pollute contemporary politics, the specific paranoia of Letts’s characters — bugs under the skin, brainwashing, nefarious doctors in government labs — feels less blazingly relevant than comparatively quaint.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
9 Jan. 2026
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In Love Letters from Versions of Myself, Samuels promises a candid look at the life viewers have witnessed on the show, with each of seven chapters framed through a love letter addressed to her past, present and future selves.—
Rachel Raposas,
PEOPLE,
4 Jan. 2026
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The $1,000 will go a long way to making sure kids are showing up as their best selves in school.—
Bo Evans,
CBS News,
23 Dec. 2025
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Western counterparts often acknowledge them privately, even as public backlash from some European institutions and media figures ensued against Rubio’s candor.—
Daniel Ross Goodman,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Jan. 2026
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The Mean Green’s best football season ever wasn’t even over before the major figures from that team left, or announced their intentions to bounce ASAP; when the season did end, moments after UNT defeated San Diego State to win the New Mexico Bowl, is when the great Denton flood began.—
Mac Engel
January 9,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Personalities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/personalities. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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