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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
Their personas were their personalities.
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Lily Moayeri, SPIN, 15 May 2026
And Detective Stiles, relying on a hunch, is not convinced by Coltrane’s daytime Brioni suit-wearing, philanthropist persona.
—Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 15 May 2026
The tricky part of being a celebrity like Firstman on the internet is that some people can conflate your comedic persona (which is maybe a little arrogant, a little colorful) with your real identity.
—Rebecca Ford, Vanity Fair, 14 May 2026
Known as Burger Marty, the anonymous Broward rapper emerged last summer after his songs began going viral and his use of a clown mask generated intrigue around his persona.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 14 May 2026
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Lily Moayeri, SPIN, 15 May 2026
And Detective Stiles, relying on a hunch, is not convinced by Coltrane’s daytime Brioni suit-wearing, philanthropist persona.
—Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 15 May 2026
The tricky part of being a celebrity like Firstman on the internet is that some people can conflate your comedic persona (which is maybe a little arrogant, a little colorful) with your real identity.
—Rebecca Ford, Vanity Fair, 14 May 2026
Known as Burger Marty, the anonymous Broward rapper emerged last summer after his songs began going viral and his use of a clown mask generated intrigue around his persona.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 14 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for persona
Noun
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At the center of the image stood King Charles, 77, alongside 78-year-old wife Queen Camilla.—
Paloma Chavez,
PEOPLE,
23 May 2026
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That matters in a world where science is increasingly attacked and even images themselves are increasingly doubted.—
Ingmar Rentzhog,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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Since the 1990s the union has campaigned against discrimination and negative portrayals of minority groups in the media while also promoting workplace equality within the journalism industry itself.—
Idir Ouahes,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
20 May 2026
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Ezura and Taylor founded The Crib Sheet in order to create more exposure for the work of parent writers and to broaden the portrayal of parents and families in the entertainment industry.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
20 May 2026
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Behind a red brick facade complemented by dark green shutters and a matching front door, the home spans about 5,200 square feet across three stories.—
Katie Schultz,
Architectural Digest,
19 May 2026
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Glittering with the Edwardian charm of its grand façade at one of London’s great addresses—140 Park Lane—London Marriott Hotel Park Lane offers plush stays for low‑key business travelers who put a premium on privacy, set opposite a leafy corner of Hyde Park.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2026
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Still, his touchdown with a minute remaining in the regular-season finale helped Pittsburgh win its first division title since 2020, and Rodgers secure his his first postseason appearance since 2021.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
17 May 2026
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Leaders of the organization say that in an election year, some lawmakers appeared to have prioritized appearances over the state’s long-term economic growth.—
P.R. Lockhart,
Hartford Courant,
17 May 2026
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“Persona.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/persona. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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