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 doors to the Eagles’ indoor practice facility opened, and there, towering above swaths of stretching players, were twin images of the Lombardi Trophy, set behind two bold words: World Champions.—
Brooks Kubena,
New York Times,
29 May 2025
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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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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
Noun
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Drop the facade to create space for genuine connection.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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The damage to the facade appears mostly cosmetic, but the threat to the priceless VHS tapes, DVDs, Blu-rays, and more media locked inside was enough to close the shop for several days.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
3 June 2025
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Mississippi State was making its 41st appearance in the tournament.—
Compiled From Wire Reports,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 June 2025
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Her makeup was consistent with recent appearances: a brown smoky eye and a rose-toned lip.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
2 June 2025
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“Persona.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/persona. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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