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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
The beginning of a brand-new lunar cycle, this lunation is ideal for setting powerful intentions around your public persona and long-term goals.
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Valerie Mesa, People.com, 1 Nov. 2024
In the age of social media, many of us now know the potency of carefully curating our public persona and using it as a tool for personal advancement.
—Dan Bekerman, Deadline, 1 Nov. 2024
In Her Words, premieres October 31 on Prime Video, and offers fans an unfiltered look at the woman behind the iconic persona.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 29 Oct. 2024
Most important, to both Morrissey and Warhol, were the personas and celebrities on the screen.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 29 Oct. 2024
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Valerie Mesa, People.com, 1 Nov. 2024
In the age of social media, many of us now know the potency of carefully curating our public persona and using it as a tool for personal advancement.
—Dan Bekerman, Deadline, 1 Nov. 2024
In Her Words, premieres October 31 on Prime Video, and offers fans an unfiltered look at the woman behind the iconic persona.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 29 Oct. 2024
Most important, to both Morrissey and Warhol, were the personas and celebrities on the screen.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 29 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for persona
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Governor’s Veto The website for Kingstree depicts idyllic images of small-town life, with white people sitting on a porch swing, kayaking on a river, eating ice cream, and strolling with their dogs.Kff Health News, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024
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An expanding black circle marks the spread of polar night in the Arctic in this animation of images acquired by the NOAA-20 satellite between Sept. 4 and Nov. 7.Tom Yulsman, Discover Magazine, 8 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 24 Nov. 2024.
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