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as in celebrity
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 identity
the set of qualities that make a person different from other people
she's got a great personality
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as in self
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 offence
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 personality
The reality personality wore a bright orange crop top and matching string bikini bottoms, her blonde hair long and loose.
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Toria Sheffield, People.com, 15 Sep. 2025
After all, for seven seasons, Graham and Bledel starred as the unstoppable (and oh-so-talkative) mother-daughter duo of Lorelai and Rory Gilmore, the two besties at the center of Stars Hollow, a small Connecticut town with a very big personality.
—Samantha Highfill, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Sep. 2025
When planning a holiday, choosing the best care option for your dog depends on their personality, health, and your budget.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Sep. 2025
Eck has a big, commanding presence, and his personality would play well in a big market.
—Bruce Feldman, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2025
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Toria Sheffield, People.com, 15 Sep. 2025
After all, for seven seasons, Graham and Bledel starred as the unstoppable (and oh-so-talkative) mother-daughter duo of Lorelai and Rory Gilmore, the two besties at the center of Stars Hollow, a small Connecticut town with a very big personality.
—Samantha Highfill, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Sep. 2025
When planning a holiday, choosing the best care option for your dog depends on their personality, health, and your budget.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Sep. 2025
Eck has a big, commanding presence, and his personality would play well in a big market.
—Bruce Feldman, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for personality
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As author Andy McCullough wrote in his brilliant book on Kershaw, the future Hall of Famer is the last of his kind and views greatness as a burden instead of an invitation to indulge in the excesses of celebrity.—
Wayne G. McDonnell,
Forbes.com,
20 Sep. 2025
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Outside the hotel, a crowd had gathered behind barricades, waiting to catch a glimpse of celebrities on their way to the gala.—
Ana Karina Zatarain,
New Yorker,
19 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Food for thought for anyone trying to make sense of British identity in the 21st century.—
Will Collins,
The Washington Examiner,
19 Sep. 2025
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Businesses that are treated as their own entity—complete with systems, standards, and a distinct identity—are far more sustainable.—
Dan Ringo,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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Thus unleashed, my childhood self would go mad with unchecked power, petulantly turning dials just to see what happened to the citizens in my virtual ant farm.—
Kyle Orland,
ArsTechnica,
17 Sep. 2025
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The characters are no longer their evergreen middle school selves; in the musical version, the founding members of the BSC (Kristy, Claudia, Mary Anne, and Stacey) are now 25 years old and returning to Stoneybrook after the club has been disbanded.—
De Elizabeth,
Parents,
17 Sep. 2025
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The 28-year-old star catcher just weeks ago passed Salvador Perez’s record of 48 home runs by a catcher in a single season.—
Sarah Jean Maher,
New York Times,
21 Sep. 2025
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The match was competitive throughout, with both stars exchanging pin combinations early.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Sep. 2025
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Iger has been a fearless, equal opportunity offender in defending Disney’s corporate character, whether from intrusions by the left or by the right.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
19 Sep. 2025
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The character's scientific background becomes crucial to the investigation.—
Veronica Villafañe,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Despite the unintentional nature of the plunking, both benches were warned when Kemp began veering toward the mound after being hit.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
20 Sep. 2025
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That’s not to overstate the depth or emotive nature of a fun little ride that uses broad-brush psychology as an excuse for an elegant puzzle-box that, once solved, does not require further thought.—
Jessica Kiang,
Variety,
19 Sep. 2025
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Jokes can offend, annoy, insult or fall flat.—
Diane Brady,
Fortune,
19 Sep. 2025
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The New York Times reported this phrase is a common insult across the internet.—
Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 Sep. 2025
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Even more, each pair can be thoroughly customized allowing players to choose colors, materials, and patterns for nearly every part of the shoe.—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
18 Sep. 2025
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The neutral colors and mixed leather-suede upper can be worn with a navy suit ( like the actress opted for) or a pair of baggy jeans and a T-shirt for a more relaxed look.—
Rylee Johnston,
PEOPLE,
18 Sep. 2025
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“Personality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/personality. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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