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as in celebrities
a person who is widely known and usually much talked about
a local television personality who is beloved by area residents
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as in identities
the set of qualities that make a person different from other people
she's got a great personality
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as in natures
the set of qualities that makes a person, a group of people, or a thing different from others
it has never been in the nation's personality to adhere to a rigid class system
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as in offences
an act or expression showing scorn and usually intended to hurt another's feelings
every debate that was supposedly about the issues quickly degenerated into a juvenile exchange of personalities
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Recent Examples of personalities
There are plenty of opportunities for method dressing or showing off their personalities.
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Glamour, 14 Sep. 2025
While most of us seek connection, high-conflict personalities often approach relationships as opportunities to win or control others.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
In the early colonial period, publications often contained collections of high-profile personalities’ portraits, starting with the depiction of high-ranking Japanese colonial officials began in 1896, with an illustrated account of the Japanese conquest of the island.
—H.m.a. Leow, JSTOR Daily, 13 Sep. 2025
The casting deliberately spans India’s entertainment spectrum, mixing familiar television personalities like Arjun Bijlani and Kiku Sharda with digital stars like Dhanashree Verma and bold personalities like Kubbra Sait.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 12 Sep. 2025
Discoveries in brain science have shown us that our emotions, our angers and sympathies, even our personalities are controlled by chemicals within the three pounds of mushy mass in our skulls.
—Alan Lightman
september 12, Literary Hub, 12 Sep. 2025
Many have certainly enjoyed the wider varieties of apples with more complex tastes and personalities.
—Mark Dent, HubSpot, 12 Sep. 2025
That was thanks in large part to outreach on social media platforms and in communities targeted with the help of prominent personalities like Charlie Kirk.
—Benjamin Siegel, ABC News, 12 Sep. 2025
And when not on the basketball court, the players themselves were largely invisible — barring a magazine feature, there was no way to show off their fit off the court, or even just their personalities.
—Leah Asmelash, CNN Money, 11 Sep. 2025
Glamour, 14 Sep. 2025
While most of us seek connection, high-conflict personalities often approach relationships as opportunities to win or control others.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
In the early colonial period, publications often contained collections of high-profile personalities’ portraits, starting with the depiction of high-ranking Japanese colonial officials began in 1896, with an illustrated account of the Japanese conquest of the island.
—H.m.a. Leow, JSTOR Daily, 13 Sep. 2025
The casting deliberately spans India’s entertainment spectrum, mixing familiar television personalities like Arjun Bijlani and Kiku Sharda with digital stars like Dhanashree Verma and bold personalities like Kubbra Sait.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 12 Sep. 2025
Discoveries in brain science have shown us that our emotions, our angers and sympathies, even our personalities are controlled by chemicals within the three pounds of mushy mass in our skulls.
—Alan Lightman
september 12, Literary Hub, 12 Sep. 2025
Many have certainly enjoyed the wider varieties of apples with more complex tastes and personalities.
—Mark Dent, HubSpot, 12 Sep. 2025
That was thanks in large part to outreach on social media platforms and in communities targeted with the help of prominent personalities like Charlie Kirk.
—Benjamin Siegel, ABC News, 12 Sep. 2025
And when not on the basketball court, the players themselves were largely invisible — barring a magazine feature, there was no way to show off their fit off the court, or even just their personalities.
—Leah Asmelash, CNN Money, 11 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for personalities
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While there has long been a stereotype that Hollywood is all liberal, plenty of conservative celebrities also routinely make their political opinions known.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
18 Sep. 2025
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The agency, which represents celebrities including Rihanna, Reese Witherspoon and Pharrell Williams, is known for pioneering the integration between brand communications and talent management.—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
18 Sep. 2025
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Digital identities typically combine unique product markers with secure data records, enabling companies to monitor movement, verify authenticity and streamline compliance across markets.—
Jim Bureau,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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McClatchy News is not naming them to protect the identities of the children.—
TJ Macias,
Miami Herald,
17 Sep. 2025
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Each of the stars has been subjected to intense scientific scrutiny over recent decades, revealing fascinating insights into their diverse natures.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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Tag fighting names are beloved for their chaotic natures, which see multiple characters popping normals, specials, or supers, and Invincible VS is no different.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
9 Aug. 2025
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Take a look at all the stars out and about this week.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
15 Sep. 2025
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This week's quiz highlights burger bites, sporty stars — and a lot more.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Alas, King and Conqueror is unwilling to meet its characters on anything but 21st-century terms.—
Will Collins,
The Washington Examiner,
19 Sep. 2025
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Since the show's 2019 debut, both characters have carried on their share of steamy affairs, including Alex's relationship with tech billionaire Paul Marks (Jon Hamm) and Bradley's romance with fellow journalist Laura Peterson (Julianna Margulies).—
Beth Sobol,
PEOPLE,
18 Sep. 2025
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To achieve this, financial institutions should read and act upon digital body language–or how customers reveal their true selves to brands online–sending messages that matter and surfacing products aligned with customers’ goals or life stages.—
Forbes.com,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Even Seldon flickered between digital and physical selves, his split consciousness pushing conflicting agendas that unsettled the followers who depended on him.—
JP Mangalindan,
Time,
12 Sep. 2025
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Young Thug wasn’t the only target, however, as his girlfriend, Mariah The Scientist, also caught a few shots for entertaining Thugger’s insults over the phone.—
Jessica Bennett,
VIBE.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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Egyptian influencers linked to intelligence fronts launched vicious personal attacks, including ethnic slurs, against the Saudi royal family and graphic insults targeting the crown prince.—
Khaled Hassan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Sep. 2025
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ABC's move is latest high-profile example of media figures facing repercussions for comments about Kirk's killing.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
18 Sep. 2025
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Facts and figures The Red Sox are 82-69.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
17 Sep. 2025
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“Personalities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/personalities. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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