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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
Her writing, like her persona, thrives on noticing the oddly specific ways cultural saturation shows up.
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Andrea Domanick, Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2026
As a result, his life offstage became just as much a spectacle as his onstage persona.
—Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
But the persona turmoil behind this transformational figure has in many ways remained hidden from view.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 23 Apr. 2026
Projects like his acclaimed Fuck, That’s Delicious series, and his appearance in the 2025 film Caught Stealing are evidence that Action’s larger-than-life persona continues to evolve across mediums.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 23 Apr. 2026
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Andrea Domanick, Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2026
As a result, his life offstage became just as much a spectacle as his onstage persona.
—Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
But the persona turmoil behind this transformational figure has in many ways remained hidden from view.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 23 Apr. 2026
Projects like his acclaimed Fuck, That’s Delicious series, and his appearance in the 2025 film Caught Stealing are evidence that Action’s larger-than-life persona continues to evolve across mediums.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 23 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for persona
Noun
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Alpencamper View gallery - 13 images Most bicycle campers just tow, but there are some that flip, that drop, that pitch and that straight blow up.—
C.C. Weiss
May 01,
New Atlas,
1 May 2026
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However, the image of the Indigenous man is still featured around the campus, including in a large mural in the gym.—
Jennah Pendleton,
Sacbee.com,
1 May 2026
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Your portrayal of Naema’s ambivalence, her pride, her shame at being unable to use her medical degree and skills in this new country, her anger at Jimmy and also her appreciation of his saving her life, and her son and mother-in-law, is masterful.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Apr. 2026
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Dolph Lundgren first brought the comic book character to life on screen in a 1989 movie, followed by Thomas Jane and Ray Stevenson in two standalone 2000s movies, but Jon Bernthal has had the most popular portrayal.—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
27 Apr. 2026
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While Metcalf’s Linda adopts a facade of stoicism to shield her family from the grief erupting in her, Abbott’s Biff is forced to reveal the broken man behind the defiant veneer.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Apr. 2026
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The southern façade, for instance, is entirely solid—no windows, no openings—to shield the interior from the most brutal solar rays.—
Nick Mafi,
Architectural Digest,
29 Apr. 2026
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During their time together, Snead and McVay built teams that have played in two Super Bowls, winning one, and made eight playoff appearances.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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His most notable appearance was back in 2011.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2026
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“Persona.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/persona. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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