1
as in person
a member of the human race
these sci-fi conventions attract personages of every description
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as in celebrity
a person who is widely known and usually much talked about
personages from the fields of sports and entertainment will be special guests at the political convention
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Recent Examples of personage
While the personages involved are true to history, the details are pure invention.
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David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019
Don’t miss the murals in the latter’s courtyard: no Irish personage is spared the satirical lash.
—Timothy O'Grady, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 July 2024
One day, Lockshin and his classmates marched across the cobblestones of Red Square to Vladimir Lenin’s tomb to pay tribute to the waxy corpse of the country’s most sacred personage.
—Christopher Goffard, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2024
This is the episode that goes the deepest into the world of the virtual reality game — full of historical personages, epic puzzles and dehydrated bodies — and lays the stakes out for the real world as well.
—Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Mar. 2024
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David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019
Don’t miss the murals in the latter’s courtyard: no Irish personage is spared the satirical lash.
—Timothy O'Grady, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 July 2024
One day, Lockshin and his classmates marched across the cobblestones of Red Square to Vladimir Lenin’s tomb to pay tribute to the waxy corpse of the country’s most sacred personage.
—Christopher Goffard, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2024
This is the episode that goes the deepest into the world of the virtual reality game — full of historical personages, epic puzzles and dehydrated bodies — and lays the stakes out for the real world as well.
—Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Mar. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for personage
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Finding someone who can be acutely self-aware while supremely confident says something about the person.—
Brad Biggs,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Jan. 2025
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So, the main question of the case was, could a person born in America be a citizen in a place where his parents could not be as well?—
AJ Willingham,
CNN,
22 Jan. 2025
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Other celebrities featured in the Barbie Music Collector Series include Gloria Estevan, David Bowie, Elvis Presley, Elton John, and Stevie Nicks.—
Essence,
Essence,
16 Jan. 2025
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State of play: This year's schedule includes concerts, a wine showcase, mariachi competition, pigeon show and celebrity goat milking.—
Tasha Tsiaperas,
Axios,
16 Jan. 2025
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According to cops, a 34-year-old man was struck in the left hand with a machete by an unidentified man around 11:24 a.m. Friday near Southern Blvd.—
Nicholas Williams,
New York Daily News,
26 Jan. 2025
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Can one man’s compassion be an act of betrayal towards another?—
Baltimore Sun Editorial Board,
Orlando Sentinel,
25 Jan. 2025
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Spaces brimming with personality that feels intentional and curated, as opposed to chaotic.—
Sophie Flaxman,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Jan. 2025
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Uniquely is a Sacramento Bee series that covers the moments, landmarks and personalities that define what makes living in the Sacramento area so special.—
Marcus D. Smith,
Sacramento Bee,
27 Jan. 2025
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The somber music should have been my first clue, but I was too wrapped up in the euphoria of Jane soon realizing that someone valued her life enough to save her from certain death.—
Lincee Ray,
EW.com,
18 Jan. 2025
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During an appearance on the On Purpose with Jay Shetty podcast in May 2023, Kim described herself as a hopeless romantic, and detailed wanting to share her life with someone special.—
Dayna Haffenden,
People.com,
18 Jan. 2025
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Yet, far from being overshadowed by the star’s appearance, Owens enjoyed plenty of additional attention for his new designs — in particular, a pair of knee-high boots heaving with a plume of feathery leather strips.—
Oscar Holland,
CNN,
24 Jan. 2025
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The reality star from The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills just shared her favorite winter fashion finds during an Amazon Live.—
Isabel Garcia,
People.com,
24 Jan. 2025
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His father’s name was not a foot in the door but rather the guy who takes the door off the hinges.—
Mac Engel,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
21 Jan. 2025
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Executive actions can be undone by judicial review, legislative opposition, or simply the next guy, proving that the ink of the presidential pen can often be more pencil than permanent.—
Casey Burgat,
TIME,
21 Jan. 2025
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Some other dignitaries did not shake Mr. Trump’s hand and appeared to avoid him, including Karen Pence, Mr. Pence’s wife, and Mr. Bush.—
Neil Vigdor,
New York Times,
12 Jan. 2025
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The upcoming commemoration will be attended by international dignitaries and elderly Holocaust survivors.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
Newsweek,
10 Jan. 2025
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“Personage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/personage. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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