character sketch
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of character sketch
First recorded in 1880–85
Example Sentences
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I wrote that one, and within a year, every character sketch all started with jingles and montage.
From Salon ● Nov. 29, 2023
The difference between the artists’ work is like the difference between a grand aristocratic portrait and a psychologically nuanced character sketch.
From Washington Post ● Apr. 29, 2023
Too bad the comedic, almost clowning elements in the script work against the ethical questions the film otherwise takes seriously, making the whole thing feel more like a character sketch than a fleshed-out drama.
From New York Times ● Mar. 3, 2023
But for the most part, this is an absorbing and nuanced character sketch, with a well-deployed supporting cast.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 17, 2023
Write a character sketch of Burke, drawing upon this speech for illustrations wherever possible.
From Teachers' Outlines for Studies in English Based on the Requirements for Admission to College by Blakely, Gilbert Sykes
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