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character

[kar-ik-ter] / ˈkær ɪk tər /




NOUN
portrayal of another
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Bringing some necessary comic relief is the fourth character, a hearty American woman, Cheryl-Ann, played with funny, galumphing exuberance by Donna Lynne Champlin.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 25, 2026

It is in character for the tech giant—its research division produced the first prototype for a 2 nanometer node chip back in May 2021.

From Barron's • Jun. 25, 2026

"I'm not saying these translated versions are not good, but I do feel there is a bit of difference … It doesn't feel like this is coming from the original character."

From BBC • Jun. 25, 2026

The sixth game in the franchise will feature its first ever playable female protagonist in a 3D setting - Lucia - alongside her partner in life and crime, Jason, as a second playable character.

From BBC • Jun. 24, 2026

“I don’t want to feel like I’m a character in your book. Especially not that character.”

From "Caterpillar Summer" by Gillian McDunn




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