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.

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Example Sentences

Like, if I’m working, then yes, I’ll stay in character a bit.

From Los Angeles Times

A settlement before trial — especially one that allows a defendant to walk away without admitting culpability or failure — would be in character for Murdoch, whose cumulative settlements over the past 13 years now approach three-quarters of a billion dollars.

From Washington Post

Instead, most foreign influences — language, architecture, fashion, arts — were incorporated into a way of life that remained predominantly African in character, with social strictures, kinship systems and agricultural practices that reflected Indigenous traditions.

From New York Times

Dressing up in character or using table-top models is optional.

From BBC

In the widely used Air Alert app, Hamill delivers the safety warnings in character as “Star Wars” hero Luke Skywalker, speaking with urgency as sirens blare.

From Los Angeles Times

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