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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
In her first, deeply personal film, Mariska Hargitay embarks on a poignant search for the real woman behind the platinum bombshell
persona.
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Katcy Stephan, Variety, 16 Apr. 2025
In her first, deeply personal film, Hargitay embarks on a poignant search for the real woman behind the platinum bombshell
persona.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 16 Apr. 2025
The court also decided that the Nicklaus Company LLC could continue to operate under its original trademark and even use the Golden Bear logo so closely associated with the 73-time PGA Tour winner's persona.
—Julio Cesar Valdera Morales, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025
Trainor’s approachable persona and digital influence amplify the campaign’s appeal, particularly among younger audiences who increasingly drive household purchasing decisions.
—WWD, 21 Mar. 2025
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Katcy Stephan, Variety, 16 Apr. 2025
In her first, deeply personal film, Hargitay embarks on a poignant search for the real woman behind the platinum bombshell
persona.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 16 Apr. 2025
The court also decided that the Nicklaus Company LLC could continue to operate under its original trademark and even use the Golden Bear logo so closely associated with the 73-time PGA Tour winner's persona.
—Julio Cesar Valdera Morales, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025
Trainor’s approachable persona and digital influence amplify the campaign’s appeal, particularly among younger audiences who increasingly drive household purchasing decisions.
—WWD, 21 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for persona
Recent Examples of Synonyms for persona
Noun
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The asteroid is not fully visible in the first set of high-resolution images NASA released Monday, as the space rock is larger than Lucy's field of view.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
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The images of Francis washing the feet of young prisoners will forever be etched in our minds.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The series revolved around the blue-collar Connor family and was celebrated for its portrayal of the realities of the working class, which resonated with audiences.—
Lori A Bashian Fox News,
FOXNews.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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Stan even picked up an Academy Award nomination for his portrayal of Trump, thwarting the skepticism that emerged when the project was first announced.—
Shania Russell,
EW.com,
22 Apr. 2025
Noun
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There’s a tumble of XXL petals on the facade of this nine-level, 40,000-square-foot building, which since November has been home to 180 employees, including an eight-strong prototyping team.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
30 Apr. 2025
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The winds also pried off chunks of buildings’ facades.—
Amal Elawady,
The Conversation,
30 Apr. 2025
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The actor died in 2022 at age 72, with his final onscreen appearance being in the Max special Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts.—
Julia Emmanuele,
EW.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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The family had alerted fans to the health issue a few days earlier, revealing that Caliente would be stepping back from public appearances after requiring a leg amputation.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Apr. 2025
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“Persona.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/persona. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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