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Mary Sue

American  

[mer-ee soo, mair-ee] / ˈmɛr i ˈsu, ˈmɛər i /

noun

1. a fictional character, especially a female character, who is considered to be unrealistically competent, attractive, and lacking in flaws, and is sometimes thought to be an idealized representation of the author.

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Etymology

Origin of Mary Sue

First recorded in 1975–80; after the main character in a Star Trek fan fiction parody story

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Since Dr. Schlissel’s departure in January, the university has been run by an interim president, Mary Sue Coleman, who had been Dr. Schlissel’s predecessor in the job until he took office in 2014.

From New York Times ● Jul. 13, 2022

Also important, as The Mary Sue writes, "Everyone is at different points in their journey . . . characters are at different points in their lives when it comes to their queer identity."

From Salon ● May 28, 2022

The regents last week named former UM President Mary Sue Coleman, a chemist, as interim president.

From Science Magazine ● Jan. 19, 2022

He was succeeded in the position on an interim basis by Mary Sue Coleman.

From Washington Post ● Jan. 19, 2022

The board appointed former University of Michigan President Mary Sue Coleman as interim president.

From Seattle Times ● Jan. 18, 2022