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Synonyms

in character

Idioms  

  1. Consistent with someone's general personality or behavior. For example, Her failure to answer the invitation was completely in character. This usage dates from the mid-1700s, as does the antonym, out of character, as in It was out of character for him to refuse the assignment.

Example Sentences

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We caught up with the songwriters of all five of this year’s nominees for tales of music deeply rooted in character and story.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2026

That shift in character raises an important question.

From Barron's • Mar. 3, 2026

Despite the glaring differences between Washington and Donald Trump in character, judgment, and historical significance, there are some interesting similarities.

From Slate • Feb. 16, 2026

Robbie and Elordi are far from the first actors to remain in character long after the cameras stop rolling.

From BBC • Feb. 13, 2026

Must she always be a stickler for staying in character?

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan

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