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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
One of Fox’s most prominent sports media personalities may be leaving the company to start a new media venture.
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Max Tani, semafor.com, 13 Oct. 2025
New episodes drop every Wednesday and feature interviews with artists and personalities like Lainey Wilson, Hardy, Charley Crockett, Gavin Adcock, Amanda Shires, Margo Price, Dusty Slay, Lukas Nelson, Ashley Monroe, Old Crow Medicine Show’s Ketch Secor, and Clever.
—Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 10 Oct. 2025
Every situation is different — there are different personalities.
—Daniel D'addario, Variety, 10 Oct. 2025
The creative director joined Dunhill in 2023 and has since been focusing his inspirations on cinema and personalities of men such as the Duke of Windsor, Bryan Ferry and Charlie Watts.
—Hikmat Mohammed, Footwear News, 10 Oct. 2025
SiriusXM has specialized in channels branded for major media personalities, including two with Howard Stern, with plenty of attention recently on a potential new deal with the satellite broadcaster.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 9 Oct. 2025
Ezell's building has something for everyone, from photos of the early years of the former muffler shop to , memorabilia from the Indianapolis 500 and racing personalities.
—Michelle Pemberton, IndyStar, 9 Oct. 2025
More importantly, both people have to actually want to share the role, which is a trait that doesn’t always align with personalities drawn to being a CEO.
—Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 5 Oct. 2025
Both of these guys won the fans over in New York with their personalities and competitive spirit.
—Mark Kern, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
Max Tani, semafor.com, 13 Oct. 2025
New episodes drop every Wednesday and feature interviews with artists and personalities like Lainey Wilson, Hardy, Charley Crockett, Gavin Adcock, Amanda Shires, Margo Price, Dusty Slay, Lukas Nelson, Ashley Monroe, Old Crow Medicine Show’s Ketch Secor, and Clever.
—Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 10 Oct. 2025
Every situation is different — there are different personalities.
—Daniel D'addario, Variety, 10 Oct. 2025
The creative director joined Dunhill in 2023 and has since been focusing his inspirations on cinema and personalities of men such as the Duke of Windsor, Bryan Ferry and Charlie Watts.
—Hikmat Mohammed, Footwear News, 10 Oct. 2025
SiriusXM has specialized in channels branded for major media personalities, including two with Howard Stern, with plenty of attention recently on a potential new deal with the satellite broadcaster.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 9 Oct. 2025
Ezell's building has something for everyone, from photos of the early years of the former muffler shop to , memorabilia from the Indianapolis 500 and racing personalities.
—Michelle Pemberton, IndyStar, 9 Oct. 2025
More importantly, both people have to actually want to share the role, which is a trait that doesn’t always align with personalities drawn to being a CEO.
—Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 5 Oct. 2025
Both of these guys won the fans over in New York with their personalities and competitive spirit.
—Mark Kern, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for personalities
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Some of the additional celebrities to have sported the Miss Z include Kerry Washington and Doja Cat.—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
9 Oct. 2025
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While stopping by Late Night with Seth Meyers on Wednesday to promote her record-breaking album The Life of a Showgirl, Swift recalled how Kelce met a slew of celebrities at the VIP tent during her trek’s stop in London last year.—
Charisma Madarang,
Rolling Stone,
9 Oct. 2025
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The identities of the two boys and their cause of death were not immediately released, but foul play is not suspected, according to WFAA.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Oct. 2025
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During an emergency hearing on the plaintiffs’ request for a temporary restraining order, government attorneys argued that ICE officers have faced harassment and threats after their identities were shared online.—
Robert Alexander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 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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Spiders and humans are two different species—and different species have different natures.—
Harmon Siegel,
Artforum,
1 Oct. 2025
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And the stars really did align for Grogan and the team.—
Orianna Rosa Royle,
Fortune,
12 Oct. 2025
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Goldie Hawn, Steve Martin and Jane Fonda were among the many stars who honored Diane Keaton after the legendary actress died at the age of 79.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
12 Oct. 2025
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He was often paired with Lewis’ fellow associate Sarah Franklin as the young guns at the law firm, but their characters weren’t romantically linked.—
Dave Nemetz,
TVLine,
9 Oct. 2025
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Diving into Alex’s past also likely means revisiting some of the characters from Wizards of Waverly Place who might’ve played a part.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
9 Oct. 2025
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As the next installation on the TRACK series, this book shines a light on those who steer the lives of young people toward their fullest selves daily.—
Lynnette Nicholas,
Essence,
9 Oct. 2025
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To be our best selves in the defence of the bravest people in the world.—
Lindsay Kimble,
PEOPLE,
5 Oct. 2025
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Several diss tracks followed, with the musicians hurling increasingly spiteful insults at each other relating to accusations of domestic abuse, exploitation and pedophilia.—
Ethan Millman,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Oct. 2025
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After a small crowd outside Boston’s customs house pelted redcoats with rocks, snowballs, and insults, the soldiers opened fire, killing five and wounding 12 more.—
Time,
Time,
9 Oct. 2025
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Its figures do not differentiate between civilians and combatants and cannot be independently verified by TIME.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
9 Oct. 2025
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In September, Border Patrol agents averaged roughly 279 apprehensions per day along the Southwest border — about 8,300 for the month — marking a 95% drop from the previous administration’s daily average of about 5,110 between February 2021 and December 2024, according to CBP figures.—
Michael Dorgan,
FOXNews.com,
8 Oct. 2025
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“Personalities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/personalities. Accessed 15 Oct. 2025.
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