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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
Terry Bollea, the man behind the Hulk Hogan persona, died Thursday morning after suffering a cardiac arrest at his home in Clearwater.
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Jay Reddick, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 July 2025
The second most common persona is the boy best friend who gives you very truthful advice.
—Essence, 23 July 2025
Osbourne had already gained a reputation as rock’s reigning madman after his bat-biting stunt the year prior and fully embraced the persona.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 23 July 2025
From the start, Oakley has designed sunglasses for durability and functionality, expanded into thoughtful designs that take on their own persona.
—Cassell Ferere, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
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Jay Reddick, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 July 2025
The second most common persona is the boy best friend who gives you very truthful advice.
—Essence, 23 July 2025
Osbourne had already gained a reputation as rock’s reigning madman after his bat-biting stunt the year prior and fully embraced the persona.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 23 July 2025
From the start, Oakley has designed sunglasses for durability and functionality, expanded into thoughtful designs that take on their own persona.
—Cassell Ferere, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for persona
Noun
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Check out images of the iconic statue over the years.—
Lorenzino Estrada,
AZCentral.com,
29 July 2025
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Unlike the Soviets, who attempted to dictate public perceptions by manically managing the images of their exploits, NASA made the risky decision to allow its project to unfurl on live television.—
Franklin Foer,
The Atlantic,
28 July 2025
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In the limited or anthology series category are Cate Blanchett for her portrayal of award-winning journalist Leila George on Apple TV+’s Disclaimer; Meghann Fahy in the lead role of Devon DeWitt on Netflix’s Sirens; and Brian Tyree Henry, who starred as Ray Driscoll on Apple TV+’s Dope Thief.—
Brande Victorian,
HollywoodReporter,
31 July 2025
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According to the National Park Service, tarantulas are not aggressive or deadly, despite portrayals in pop culture.—
Marni Rose McFall,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 July 2025
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Jurmala Best for: art nouveau charm and Baltic spa culture Location: Near Riga, Latvia Grand wooden villas with ornate facades peek out from the trees, remnants of Jurmala’s 19th-century heyday as a spa town.—
Becca Blond,
AFAR Media,
1 Aug. 2025
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In a city overflowing with couture design and minimalist facades, Copenhagen’s pastry legacy is continuing to be rewritten.—
Carinne Geil Botta,
Vogue,
31 July 2025
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Sources say conversations about a Colbert appearance have indeed been in the works for a while.—
Josef Adalian,
Vulture,
1 Aug. 2025
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Led by a Coastal Carolina commit in senior quarterback Osiris Jones, Leominster was able to claw its way to a title bout with the ISL program, defeating the likes of great programs like Barnstable (a 22-20 win) and Milton (a 28-19 victory) en route to its championship appearance.—
Brendan Connelly,
Boston Herald,
1 Aug. 2025
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“Persona.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/persona. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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