- plural of character.
characters
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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Characters and stories from successful films often take months to show up on toy store shelves and years in theme parks, a long-frustrating reality for some at the company.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026
Characters are caricatures, be it a villain that feels plucked from a cartoon western, complete with a purring raccoon for a sidekick, to a greedy wannabe politician of a bank manager.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 2026
Characters on “The Pitt” and “St. Denis Medical” contend with similar frustrations, demonstrating that needless bureaucracy is bad for everybody’s health.
From Salon • Feb. 26, 2026
Characters from Pokemon games have been spun off into films, animated series and a plethora of merchandise.
From Barron's • Jan. 15, 2026
Characters from The World at the End of the Tunnel?
From "How to Disappear Completely" by Ali Standish
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