as in image
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
Howe’s streetwise team are now hard-running irritants, and Murphy’s on-pitch persona embodies them.
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George Caulkin, New York Times, 21 May 2025
Though these unique personas from his younger years created lasting and fond memories for a whole generation of wrestling fans, the current Undisputed WWE Champion has now clearly stated that those hoping to see that version of him return during his final months in WWE will be disappointed.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 May 2025
Evoking the elements of her Queen Bee persona and the Americana influences of her latest album, the multi-hyphenate wore a custom bolo necklace created by Brilliant Earth.
—Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 20 May 2025
Even off-screen, Wendt leaned into his persona from the beloved show.
—Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 20 May 2025
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George Caulkin, New York Times, 21 May 2025
Though these unique personas from his younger years created lasting and fond memories for a whole generation of wrestling fans, the current Undisputed WWE Champion has now clearly stated that those hoping to see that version of him return during his final months in WWE will be disappointed.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 May 2025
Evoking the elements of her Queen Bee persona and the Americana influences of her latest album, the multi-hyphenate wore a custom bolo necklace created by Brilliant Earth.
—Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 20 May 2025
Even off-screen, Wendt leaned into his persona from the beloved show.
—Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 20 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for persona
Noun
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The Ivy League institution previously housed the images, believed to be the earliest taken of enslaved African people in the United States, in the Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
29 May 2025
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Lee Jun-seok has sought to burnish his image as a center-right reformer who is committed to conservative policies but rejects the insulated, outdated political culture of the conservative political establishment.—
Jong Eun Lee,
The Conversation,
29 May 2025
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Swit won two Emmys for her portrayal of the Army nurse — she was nominated 10 times, every year the show was on the air except the first — and appeared on 240 of the series’ 251 episodes during its sensational 11-season run.—
Lisa de los Reyes,
HollywoodReporter,
30 May 2025
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Felicity Huffman, who starred in the series as Lynette Scavo, earned a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series, three Screen Actors Guild Awards, and nominations for three Golden Globe Awards for her portrayal.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
29 May 2025
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For the past two years, a prototype facade has been in use on a greenhouse in the University of Freiburg's Botanical Garden, in the state of Baden-Württemberg.—
Ben Coxworth
May 23,
New Atlas,
23 May 2025
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When a simple mistake turns into a fatal error for one of his patients, Sam tries to bury the truth under a facade of perfection, knowing that a lifetime of deceit is about to be exposed.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
22 May 2025
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Thus, June’s competition will mark her first appearance at a sanctioned meet since the 2024 U.S. Olympic Trials.—
Caroline Price,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
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While bouncy, youthful skin is widely celebrated, there’s something special about complexions that have enjoyed an illustrious life — even if that means the appearance of fine lines, crepey texture, or pesky wrinkles.—
Jennifer Chan,
People.com,
21 May 2025
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“Persona.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/persona. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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