as in characterized
to point out the chief quality or qualities of an individual or group
formerly charactered as "the dark ages," that period of history may not have been quite so benighted as once thought
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Recent Examples of charactered
An earlier version of this story also incorrectly charactered Lyda Hill Philanthropies.
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Miriam Fauzia, Dallas Morning News, 18 Mar. 2026
Meanwhile, protesters gathered in Times Square to stand against what organizers charactered as a war against Venezuela.
—Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 3 Jan. 2026
Miriam Fauzia, Dallas Morning News, 18 Mar. 2026
Meanwhile, protesters gathered in Times Square to stand against what organizers charactered as a war against Venezuela.
—Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 3 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for charactered
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Goldschmied exits Daily Blue to launch Goldie, another woman’s jeans brands characterized by innovative production techniques like the use of pigments and garment dyeing.—
Maria Cristina Pavarini,
Footwear News,
18 May 2026
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The defense has characterized the search of his bag as a violation of his constitutional rights.—
Michael Ruiz , Maria Paronich,
FOXNews.com,
18 May 2026
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As the officers deployed what Wahl described as an active shooter response at the mosque and at an adjacent school, more gunfire was reported blocks away, the chief said.—
Tim Stelloh,
NBC news,
19 May 2026
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During a January game on ESPN, for example, a commentator described betting that a specific player would score at least 30 points before a second commentator announced a DraftKings promo code.—
Luke Connors,
Washington Post,
19 May 2026
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In the film, Walter portrayed Chessy, the housekeeper and nanny to Nick Parker (played by Dennis Quaid).—
Virginia Chamlee,
PEOPLE,
15 May 2026
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Some have portrayed family caregivers as illegitimately cashing in on government largesse.—
Mike Hixenbaugh,
NBC news,
15 May 2026
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Here are six moments that defined the day.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
18 May 2026
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Demna, one of luxury fashion’s ultimate brand builders, has now clearly defined what his Gucci is all about.—
José Criales-Unzueta,
Vanity Fair,
17 May 2026
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“Charactered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/charactered. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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