in character

Idioms

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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Elmo eventually responded in character, attempting to smooth things over with a pun-filled apology.

From Salon ● Jun. 7, 2026

In fact, pretty much every driver is - because the unique nature of Monaco should mean that it is a race different in character to the rest of this season.

From BBC ● Jun. 3, 2026

It would have been perfectly in character for Arsenal.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 6, 2026

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

Adams, however, despite all his vows of Ciceronian serenity, was congenitally incapable of staying in character.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis

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