as in characterized
to point out the chief quality or qualities of an individual or group
formerly charactered as "the dark ages," that period of history may not have been quite so benighted as once thought
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Recent Examples of charactered
An earlier version of this story also incorrectly charactered Lyda Hill Philanthropies.
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Miriam Fauzia, Dallas Morning News, 18 Mar. 2026
Meanwhile, protesters gathered in Times Square to stand against what organizers charactered as a war against Venezuela.
—Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 3 Jan. 2026
Miriam Fauzia, Dallas Morning News, 18 Mar. 2026
Meanwhile, protesters gathered in Times Square to stand against what organizers charactered as a war against Venezuela.
—Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 3 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for charactered
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The result was a catalog of over 75,000 phases, each characterized by a slightly different way that the water molecules could fit together when subjected to a different combination of temperature and pressure.—
Shalma Wegsman,
Quanta Magazine,
27 Apr. 2026
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The manifesto characterized his targets as rapists and pedophiles.—
Ana Ceballos
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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Angels shortstop Zach Neto did precisely what Cora described.—
Zack Meisel,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Evelyn, a migrant from the Philippines who slept in the bus station with her children during the war, described how, in an industry as intimate as caregiving, working with elderly people who struggle to make it to a shelter, workers can feel pressured to stay in the building during an attack.—
Theia Chatelle,
Sun Sentinel,
27 Apr. 2026
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All four of the Jewish characters in the play are portrayed by Jewish actors.—
David L. Coddon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
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And Michael Jackson’s former manager, John Branca, who also serves as co-executive producer, is laughably portrayed as the film’s white savior.—
Keith Murphy,
VIBE.com,
24 Apr. 2026
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Reaves’ return would be a boost in a series that has become defined by injuries.—
Dan Santaromita,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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General manager Brad Holmes acknowledged Saturday that this year’s preparation carried a little bit more fire, fueled by the frustration of falling short and a heightened sense of urgency that defined every decision.—
Bob Tripi,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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“Charactered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/charactered. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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