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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
Arteta's public persona, Nwaneri decision and unlocking Jesus Garrett Wilson's miraculous catch just might have saved the Jets' season
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New York Times, 1 Nov. 2024
Part of the job is going in with a stoic persona and letting somebody else project that onto you.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 5 Nov. 2024
Finally, autonomous projects the creation of digital personas, providing self-deciding technology and supervisor-less capabilities.
—Peter High, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
In the present day, Sofia quickly realizes that maintaining her good-girl persona is a waste of time.
—Gavia Baker-Whitelaw, Vulture, 4 Nov. 2024
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New York Times, 1 Nov. 2024
Part of the job is going in with a stoic persona and letting somebody else project that onto you.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 5 Nov. 2024
Finally, autonomous projects the creation of digital personas, providing self-deciding technology and supervisor-less capabilities.
—Peter High, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
In the present day, Sofia quickly realizes that maintaining her good-girl persona is a waste of time.
—Gavia Baker-Whitelaw, Vulture, 4 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for persona
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Unlike those painters, however, Mathieson had to create his images on location with an army of collaborators and the challenge of crafting beautiful images when Scott’s preference is to shoot with as many cameras as possible — something Mathieson says makes lighting exponentially more difficult.Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 23 Nov. 2024
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Untitled shows a half-length image of a distressed-looking figure seemingly wearing a laurel wreath, a symbol of triumph in classical iconography.Brian Boucher for ArtNews, Robb Report, 23 Nov. 2024
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Watch on Hulu The Dropout Amanda Seyfried won a much deserved Outstanding Lead Actress Emmy for her portrayal of the notorious Stanford dropout turned health care technology maven Elizabeth Holmes, who tricked some of the world’s savviest business minds into investing in her company, Theranos.Jennifer M. Wood, WIRED, 5 Nov. 2024
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The actress has continued to return to the show for special appearances, maintaining continuity in the portrayal of the vice president throughout significant political moments.David Faris, Newsweek, 3 Nov. 2024
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The symbols showed images of fringed textiles and vessels being carried in nets, many of which are moving toward building facades.Ashley Strickland, CNN, 5 Nov. 2024
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The concept of the new boutique is defined by a bright facade bathed in backlight, with crisscrossing lines creating green triangular shapes that echo the brand’s classic logo.Lisa Lockwood, WWD, 4 Nov. 2024
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Which is why those Big Noon appearances are so important.Sean Keeler, The Denver Post, 16 Nov. 2024
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During an appearance on The Joe Rogan Experience, president-elect Donald Trump criticized the Chips Act which was passed by the Biden administration in 2022 — partly to spur domestic advanced chip manufacturing.Britney Nguyen, Quartz, 15 Nov. 2024
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“Persona.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/persona. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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