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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
People with certain personalities seem better suited to processing setbacks than others.
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Anna Holmes, The Atlantic, 22 Jan. 2026
Deerfield Beach is cutting ties with the Broward Sheriff’s Office after a 35-year relationship that deteriorated over the last 12 months, with each side accusing the other of disrespecting leadership and putting politics and personalities ahead of policing needs.
—Rafael Olmeda, Sun Sentinel, 21 Jan. 2026
However, friendships thrive when people invest in ways that complement their personalities.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
Lucy is horrified to witness the result of her father’s latest experiment, having stolen these people’s lives, memories, and personalities.
—Jack King, Vulture, 21 Jan. 2026
There’s always a lot of personalities.
—Elise Taylor, Vanity Fair, 21 Jan. 2026
For decades, Savile was one of Britain’s most recognizable media personalities.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 21 Jan. 2026
Eight on-air personalities were let go, all of them women.
—Clare Malone, New Yorker, 19 Jan. 2026
Both are confident, charismatic personalities who are comfortable espousing ideas that spark controversy, even within their own parties.
—Susan Page, USA Today, 12 Jan. 2026
Anna Holmes, The Atlantic, 22 Jan. 2026
Deerfield Beach is cutting ties with the Broward Sheriff’s Office after a 35-year relationship that deteriorated over the last 12 months, with each side accusing the other of disrespecting leadership and putting politics and personalities ahead of policing needs.
—Rafael Olmeda, Sun Sentinel, 21 Jan. 2026
However, friendships thrive when people invest in ways that complement their personalities.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
Lucy is horrified to witness the result of her father’s latest experiment, having stolen these people’s lives, memories, and personalities.
—Jack King, Vulture, 21 Jan. 2026
There’s always a lot of personalities.
—Elise Taylor, Vanity Fair, 21 Jan. 2026
For decades, Savile was one of Britain’s most recognizable media personalities.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 21 Jan. 2026
Eight on-air personalities were let go, all of them women.
—Clare Malone, New Yorker, 19 Jan. 2026
Both are confident, charismatic personalities who are comfortable espousing ideas that spark controversy, even within their own parties.
—Susan Page, USA Today, 12 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for personalities
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The annual Davos gathering of political leaders, top executives and celebrities runs from January 20 to 24.—
Arjun Kharpal,
CNBC,
24 Jan. 2026
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Aspen, Colorado, long synonymous with luxury skiing, has been attracting the rich and famous – including celebrities and the Royals – to its slopes for decades.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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Additionally, puppies are able to form dual identities at the very start of their lives—part human, part dog—in a way that wolf cubs are simply incapable of doing.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Jan. 2026
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The strategy also includes a reorganization designed to sharpen the identities of its 11 brands and centralize core capabilities.—
Steven Norton,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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Hval’s restless melodies and at-times Proustian lyrics trail cigarette smoke or the fragrance of roses toward litanies of memory, all the while deconstructing the very natures of stage performance, recording technology, and digital existence.—
Jenn Pelly,
Time,
4 Dec. 2025
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The world features beautifully ethereal landscapes as well as industrial facilities that feel functional and fully realized despite their alien natures.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
2 Dec. 2025
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The president also called Walz and Frey himself Monday after weeks of hurling insults and accusing the Democratic officials of inciting resistance to the crackdown.—
Dave Goldiner,
New York Daily News,
27 Jan. 2026
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The crowd, rapidly swelling into the hundreds, screamed insults and obscenities at the agents, some of whom shouted back mockingly.—
Jack Brook,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Jan. 2026
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One of hip-hop's highest charting stars of 2025, BigXthaPlug, fuses rap and country.—
Taijuan Moorman,
USA Today,
29 Jan. 2026
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Taking its name from Don Winslow’s novella, Crime 101 stars Chris Hemsworth as Mike, a lone-wolf jewel thief operating along the Pacific Coast Highway.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
29 Jan. 2026
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Was there any challenge to transition your characters to a different country and culture?—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Jan. 2026
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The actors who play those characters, Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie, have rocketed to fame, even getting asked to run the Olympic torch for the Milan Cortina Games in February.—
Abby Hamblin,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Jan. 2026
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Those who remain are left to process their new selves (the cure allows people to survive, but can leave them with severe scarring all over their bodies) while considering the cost of their pursuit of beauty.—
Barry Levitt,
Time,
22 Jan. 2026
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As a result, their adult selves respond to conflict with the urgency of someone protecting something important for their survival, even when the present situation is relatively safe.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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That set her apart from other South Korean first ladies – who traditionally were viewed as humble, behind-the-scenes figures.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
28 Jan. 2026
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These students do not count toward the college's enrollment figures.—
Edward McKinnon,
Arkansas Online,
28 Jan. 2026
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“Personalities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/personalities. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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