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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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DC Studios co-chief James Gunn unveils a look at Jason Momoa in character as Lobo in a new ‘Supergirl’ clip.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 2026

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

But Jones said she found herself apologizing to Bruccoleri for "criticising and belittling" her while in character.

From BBC • Mar. 12, 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

It just didn’t seem in character, somehow, for correct, law-abiding Mr. Crouch to be sneaking around somebody else’s office this late at night....

From "Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire" by J. K. Rowling

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