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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
Removing the mask of his Front Man persona, Lee’s character soon enters the ruthless, winner-takes-all games as Player 001, allying himself alongside former game-winner Gi-hun (played by Lee Jung-jae).
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Sara Merican, Deadline, 22 Jan. 2025
Earlier this month, McConaughey's wife Camila, whom he’s been married to since 2012, shared what her husband is really like behind his public persona.
—Raven Brunner, People.com, 19 Jan. 2025
But Hurts mostly prefers to embody a persona that rarely wavers from solemnity.
—Brooks Kubena, The Athletic, 17 Jan. 2025
In the United States, the unusual persona and governing style of President-elect Donald Trump arguably reflect caudillismo more than European fascism, despite the many comparisons made about him to the latter throughout his rise to power.
—Omar G. Encarnación, Foreign Affairs, 16 Jan. 2025
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Sara Merican, Deadline, 22 Jan. 2025
Earlier this month, McConaughey's wife Camila, whom he’s been married to since 2012, shared what her husband is really like behind his public persona.
—Raven Brunner, People.com, 19 Jan. 2025
But Hurts mostly prefers to embody a persona that rarely wavers from solemnity.
—Brooks Kubena, The Athletic, 17 Jan. 2025
In the United States, the unusual persona and governing style of President-elect Donald Trump arguably reflect caudillismo more than European fascism, despite the many comparisons made about him to the latter throughout his rise to power.
—Omar G. Encarnación, Foreign Affairs, 16 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for persona
Noun
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Satellite images and reports from the U.N. indicate that 69 percent of Gaza's buildings have been damaged or destroyed, including more than 245,000 homes.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
17 Jan. 2025
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The images of Till’s mutilated corpse stayed in young Ali’s mind.—
Mikal Gilmore,
Rolling Stone,
17 Jan. 2025
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In addition to receiving praise for its comedic chops, the series has been lauded for its authentic, if sometimes overdone, portrayal of the world of the 1990s.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
20 Jan. 2025
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Brewster is best known for her portrayal of Mia Toretto in the Fast & Furious franchise.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
17 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Advertisement The imposing concrete structure, known as the Lower Busch Tank, shows signs of age, with a latticework of cracks across its facade and splintered wood ringing its upper rim.—
Connor Sheets,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Jan. 2025
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An architectural landmark, the hotel’s facade has been meticulously restored to its original splendour, recovering the colours, ornamental details and original structures of the hotel as it was originally inaugurated in 1912.—
Angelina Villa-Clarke,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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Jimmy Fallon asked Jost on his Monday, Jan. 20, appearance on The Tonight Show.—
Rachel McRady,
People.com,
21 Jan. 2025
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Rubio made his first media appearances Tuesday after being confirmed to become secretary of state, speaking to NBC and CBS about the nation’s future of foreign policy.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
21 Jan. 2025
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“Persona.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/persona. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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