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

Leavitt, in character as Hart, points to the headline and reads aloud: “Whitney Leavitt announces she’s leaving ‘The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives.’”

From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026

Despite being polar opposites in character, Charles and President Donald Trump appeared to share a genuine bonhomie.

From Barron's • May 1, 2026

On television, in character in the show that ran from 2012 to 2017, Ms. Dunham brought to her voice some smoothness and variation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 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

Kevin stays in character as he answers a few basic questions about Langston Hughes’s life.

From "Amina's Song" by Hena Khan

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