1
as in celebrity
a person who is widely known and usually much talked about
personages from the fields of sports and entertainment will be special guests at the political convention
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as in person
a member of the human race
these sci-fi conventions attract personages of every description
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Recent Examples of personage
Good historians and talented fiction writers can tease out human qualities from such personages while acknowledging their fundamental distance from our own time.
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Will Collins, The Washington Examiner, 19 Sep. 2025
But true San Diego historians will tell you that Rose, a German Jewish immigrant who in the 1880s came west from New Orleans, then Texas, was a pioneering personage.
—David L. Coddon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Sep. 2025
Also Tested Current Backyard Model P for $699: No less a TV food personage than Alton Brown has signed on as an endorser of this 1,750-watt electric indoor/outdoor pizza oven, which will heat to 850 degrees Fahrenheit using a standard power outlet.
—Adrienne So, Wired News, 21 July 2025
Everyone here is a personage, but only these two are phenomena.
—Jeff Weiss, HollywoodReporter, 12 June 2025
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Will Collins, The Washington Examiner, 19 Sep. 2025
But true San Diego historians will tell you that Rose, a German Jewish immigrant who in the 1880s came west from New Orleans, then Texas, was a pioneering personage.
—David L. Coddon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Sep. 2025
Also Tested Current Backyard Model P for $699: No less a TV food personage than Alton Brown has signed on as an endorser of this 1,750-watt electric indoor/outdoor pizza oven, which will heat to 850 degrees Fahrenheit using a standard power outlet.
—Adrienne So, Wired News, 21 July 2025
Everyone here is a personage, but only these two are phenomena.
—Jeff Weiss, HollywoodReporter, 12 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for personage
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Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
17 May 2026
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The audience for the midnight screening was rowdy and ready to see their favorite celebrities on screen.—
Ellise Shafer,
Variety,
17 May 2026
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At least one person was killed by a gunman at the Islamic Center of San Diego today, the Council on American-Islamic Relations said in a statement.—
Dennis Romero,
NBC news,
19 May 2026
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Clark attended an elementary and a middle school in person at the district, but following the pandemic his family enrolled him online schooling full time, Canning said.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
19 May 2026
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Mercury enters your sign, helping your thoughts land faster, cleaner, and with more personality.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
17 May 2026
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The rooms Judy likes to give each hotel a personality, but using Poldark as inspiration wouldn’t be nearly quirky enough for the Hutsons.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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Here was a man who had conquered eight halls of fame, had traveled the world many times over, and nothing compared to his home.—
Gillian Telling,
PEOPLE,
19 May 2026
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And with the loss, the Dodgers (29-19) fell half a game back of the Padres (29-18), after squandering two separate opportunities with speedy Hyeseong Kim standing on third base with two out, and stranding men on first and second in the ninth.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
19 May 2026
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New Ravens coach Jesse Minter offered little explanation but downplayed concerns about Jackson’s absence and suggested the star quarterback would return soon.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
20 May 2026
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Depending on the time of year, guests can see planets, nebulae, star clusters, galaxies, and beyond.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 May 2026
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Brother Lawrence Washington’s military service doubtless turned George’s British empires eyes in that direction, yet the temporary nature of Lawrence’s service gave George little more than a taste of what a life at arms entailed.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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Furniture, pets, and the residents themselves infuse the images with both ambiguity and meaning, creating a rich mosaic of city life across ages, backgrounds, and boroughs.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
20 May 2026
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Still, since at least the Obama administration, the Navy and the park service have quietly allowed a handful of dignitaries, including military and government officials responsible for management of the memorial, to swim at the site.—
Jim Mustian,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2026
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City commissioners, dignitaries, guest speakers and the Coconut Creek Police Department Honor Guard will be part of the annual Memorial Day Ceremony.—
Kari Barnett,
Sun Sentinel,
14 May 2026
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It's hit hard, hit fast, crush the bad guys, get the hostage and get out.—
David Hookstead OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
19 May 2026
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How many guys get a second chance.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
19 May 2026
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“Personage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/personage. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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