acquired character
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of acquired character
First recorded in 1875–80
Example Sentences
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Natalia Dyer, who plays Nancy Wheeler, says the friendships they've built off camera mirror those of their on-screen characters.
From BBC • Nov. 12, 2025
It assessed how recruits responded to situations involving on-screen characters controlled by their instructor, in this case a hypothetical call to check on the welfare of someone at a park.
From Seattle Times • Nov. 27, 2022
Of course, wearing the right thing, which for Schumer varies from Valentino to Forever 21 or a T-shirt from Target, has become key to her on-screen characters or comedy performances.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 17, 2017
Usually when I watch a horror movie, I get angry at how obviously stupid the on-screen characters are.
From The Verge • Aug. 24, 2015
Mr. Segel is as affable and endearing a presence as his on-screen characters suggest.
From New York Times • Jul. 22, 2015
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