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the way you behave, talk, etc., with other people that causes them to see you as a particular kind of person
His public persona is that of a strong, determined leader, but in private life he's very insecure. The band takes on a whole new persona when they perform live.
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Recent Examples of persona
Something so inspiring about the artist who loves the craft more than building a persona.
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Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 6 Feb. 2026
Grace comes to the Hollywood studio after serving as chief strategy officer at Vermillio, an AI platform built to license and protect IP and peoples’ likeness and personas.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 5 Feb. 2026
And whether calculated or compulsive, Coplan’s public persona was about to become central to Polymarket’s story.
—Joe Wilkins Published Feb 4, Futurism, 4 Feb. 2026
A lot of them are totally different than their personas onscreen.
—René Guzman, San Antonio Express-News, 4 Feb. 2026
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Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 6 Feb. 2026
Grace comes to the Hollywood studio after serving as chief strategy officer at Vermillio, an AI platform built to license and protect IP and peoples’ likeness and personas.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 5 Feb. 2026
And whether calculated or compulsive, Coplan’s public persona was about to become central to Polymarket’s story.
—Joe Wilkins Published Feb 4, Futurism, 4 Feb. 2026
A lot of them are totally different than their personas onscreen.
—René Guzman, San Antonio Express-News, 4 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for persona
Recent Examples of Synonyms for persona
Noun
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The images from the doorbell camera show the intruder approaching the alcoved entryway of Guthrie’s house with his head down, walking hunched over, as if trying to avoid his face being seen.—
Paige Williams,
New Yorker,
14 Feb. 2026
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But prompts can also contain other videos and images.—
Arjun Kharpal,
CNBC,
14 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Jennifer Hudson, who won an Academy Award for her portrayal of Effie White in Bill Condon’s 2006 film adaptation of the musical Dreamgirls, is joining the producing team of the stage revival heading to Broadway this fall.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
11 Feb. 2026
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The portrayal has been widely denounced as racist, with some Republican lawmakers also slamming the video.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
11 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Underground work on the plaza is nearly complete and construction on the stairwells and brick facade for the parking garage is on track to be done by June 1, Brodigan said.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
11 Feb. 2026
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Set the scene New Yorkers and return visitors will instantly recognize the nearly 40,000 plants cascading down the 18-story facade, breathing oxygen into the Midtown air.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Feb. 2026
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As scientists often find darkened teeth in ancient burials, other factors can contribute to a black appearance, notably the chewing of betel leaves.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Feb. 2026
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And this is exactly what the actress has done in her latest appearance.—
Arancha Gamo,
Glamour,
14 Feb. 2026
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“Persona.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/persona. Accessed 18 Feb. 2026.
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