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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
Dogg was perhaps the most surprising among all the torchbearers, who included personalities from different industries, backgrounds, cultures — and continents.
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Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 6 Feb. 2026
In the years following his appearance on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, Puth worked for DeGeneres' eleveneleven label, released a couple of promotional singles, and collaborated on other music, including jingles and theme songs for YouTube personalities.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 6 Feb. 2026
The headliners, sports stars, A-list personalities and, of course, the influencers have begun to descend on the Bay Area for Super Bowl LX.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 6 Feb. 2026
Test your knowledge of tourist trade-offs and political personalities and more in this week's American Culture Quiz.
—Staff, FOXNews.com, 6 Feb. 2026
Jennifer Davidson is moving up the ladder at AMPAS and adding oversight of a new digital divison designed to further highlight events at the Academy and its Museum, as well as activities, and personalities, including podcasts, within the organization.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 5 Feb. 2026
That’s where the two personalities converge.
—Janis Carr, Oc Register, 5 Feb. 2026
The physical replication is exact, though the glitchy personalities are a work in progress.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 5 Feb. 2026
Through an annual induction ceremony and year-round programming, the Hall of Fame will celebrate athletic excellence and honor the players, teams and personalities who have shaped LA sports.
—Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 6 Feb. 2026
In the years following his appearance on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, Puth worked for DeGeneres' eleveneleven label, released a couple of promotional singles, and collaborated on other music, including jingles and theme songs for YouTube personalities.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 6 Feb. 2026
The headliners, sports stars, A-list personalities and, of course, the influencers have begun to descend on the Bay Area for Super Bowl LX.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 6 Feb. 2026
Test your knowledge of tourist trade-offs and political personalities and more in this week's American Culture Quiz.
—Staff, FOXNews.com, 6 Feb. 2026
Jennifer Davidson is moving up the ladder at AMPAS and adding oversight of a new digital divison designed to further highlight events at the Academy and its Museum, as well as activities, and personalities, including podcasts, within the organization.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 5 Feb. 2026
That’s where the two personalities converge.
—Janis Carr, Oc Register, 5 Feb. 2026
The physical replication is exact, though the glitchy personalities are a work in progress.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 5 Feb. 2026
Through an annual induction ceremony and year-round programming, the Hall of Fame will celebrate athletic excellence and honor the players, teams and personalities who have shaped LA sports.
—Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for personalities
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Among the celebrities who loved the post were award-winning singers Yolanda Adams and Melba Moore, actress Sharon Lawrence, celebrated dance choreographer Jamal Callender, and Access Hollywood co-host Scott Evans.—
Terry Collins,
USA Today,
7 Feb. 2026
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And just every single year, all ads are just all celebrities cashing in.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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The filing argues that custody is a nonwaivable jurisdictional requirement and that remote court proceedings would raise insurmountable problems, including the inability to verify identities, enforce perjury laws, or protect classified information.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Feb. 2026
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The government has not provided an official list of how many prisoners will be released or revealed their identities.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
9 Feb. 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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Years of insults and diss tracks and pranks and social media posts have followed, with small islands of peace floating by from time to time.—
Assistant Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Feb. 2026
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When things go sour, both kids spew insults and indignation with a matter-of-fact insolence.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
10 Feb. 2026
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The lowest-mass stars appear small, faint, red, and cool; the higher mass stars appear large, bright, blue, and hot.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
6 Feb. 2026
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Tokyo — In scenes normally reserved for J-pop stars, thousands of fans huddle against the cold outside a small train station on the outskirts of Tokyo, their phones held high for a glimpse of Japan’s latest obsession.—
Hanako Montgomery,
CNN Money,
6 Feb. 2026
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In the decades since, there's been Schneemandl the snowman, Amik the beaver, Sam the eagle, Hodori the tiger, and Bing Dwen Dwen, among other characters.—
Aliza Chasan,
CBS News,
6 Feb. 2026
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Several fan-favorite characters have taken their leave amid the pressures of love, duty, and society, and each exit has shaken up the delicate order of the ton.—
Allison DeGrushe,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 Feb. 2026
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The other features athletes including NFL wide receiver Puka Nacua meeting their younger selves.—
Michael Wayland,
CNBC,
7 Feb. 2026
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Some are portioned for two; others are larger mains for a family affair; and there are plenty of delicious options for people taking the special occasion to celebrate their one-and-only selves.—
Joe Sevier,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
6 Feb. 2026
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Joe Brusuelas, senior economist at RSM US, highlighted a few of those factors when pushing back on White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett’s claim Monday that subdued job gains are primarily the result of lower population figures and higher productivity.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
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Since the retail figures aren’t adjusted for inflation, weaker figures could be impacted by steep holiday discounts.—
Bloomberg Wire,
Dallas Morning News,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Personalities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/personalities. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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