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as in person
a member of the human race
these sci-fi conventions attract personages of every description
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as in celebrity
a person who is widely known and usually much talked about
personages from the fields of sports and entertainment will be special guests at the political convention
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Recent Examples of personage
This is the episode that goes the deepest into the world of the virtual reality game — full of historical personages, epic puzzles and dehydrated bodies — and lays the stakes out for the real world as well.
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Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Mar. 2024
The sole other notable personage here is his sister (Therica Wilson-Read), presented as a waspish, back-stabbing type.
—Dennis Harvey, Variety, 21 Feb. 2024
This innovative jazz-age pianist, songwriter and Harlem bon vivant had skills as oversized as the 300-pound personage that stamped him with the nickname he is remembered by.
—Christopher Smith, Orange County Register, 29 Jan. 2024
Known chiefly as a writer of Tartan noir, Mina is also the author of short, punchy novellas on historical personages.
—Katherine A. Powers, Washington Post, 5 Dec. 2023
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The last person to pull that off was Navy’s Roger Staubach in 1963.Sarah Kelly, The Denver Post, 16 Nov. 2024
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Reddish was ruled out an hour before tipoff because of a right peroneal strain – irritation or inflammation in the tendons that run along the outside of a person’s ankle and foot.Khobi Price, Orange County Register, 16 Nov. 2024
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At the head of this celebrity class is Sue Bird, five-time Olympic gold medalist, four-time FIBA Basketball World Cup gold medalist, four-time WNBA champion, two-time NCAA champion and 13-time WNBA All-Star.Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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Moments like these illustrate how celebrity endorsements, particularly from those with broad and diverse fan bases, can accelerate K-beauty’s global adoption while encouraging Korean brands to meet the inclusive demands of international markets.Danielle James, Vogue, 21 Nov. 2024
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The most shocking moments of the 2024 presidential election also came over the summer as Trump faced two assassination attempts, including a shooting at a Pennsylvania campaign rally in which one man, Corey Comperatore, was killed.David Jackson, USA TODAY, 20 Nov. 2024
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Shortly after officers obtained a description of Worthy and broadcast it over the radio, responding officers were flagged down by a witness who told them that a man robbed a smoke shop at gunpoint and fired one shot.Christina Shaw, Fox News, 20 Nov. 2024
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Their personalities and behavior—for better and, more often, for worse—become our entertainment.Lindy Segal, Allure, 21 Nov. 2024
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Kemsley is a fashion designer and TV personality who has been a key member of the RHOBH cast for the past seven seasons.Max Goldbart, Deadline, 21 Nov. 2024
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Paired with regular cleaning, that simple action can extend the life of your bed.Heather Cruickshank, SELF, 23 Nov. 2024
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Like that show, the hope with this new series is to make lasting impact on the lives of these women long after the cameras leave.Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 22 Nov. 2024
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Defensive coordinator Robert Livingston’s unit had an array of stars on Saturday.Kyle Newman, The Denver Post, 16 Nov. 2024
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The city is expecting 500,000 tourists for the pop star’s six-night, two-weekend stand of her Eras tour.Melvin Backman, Quartz, 15 Nov. 2024
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The guys had so many good words to support me from the first day.Troy Renck, The Denver Post, 15 Nov. 2024
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Not necessarily as the guy who’s getting the ball, but boxing out, being in the right spot.Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
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When completed, the stage will hold nearly 1,600 people: the president and vice president-elect, past presidents, foreign dignitaries, Supreme Court justices and congressional leaders.Addy Bink, The Hill, 6 Nov. 2024
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The 222-room grande dame has welcomed nearly every dignitary, visiting A-lister and VIP to pass through the nation’s capital during its tenure.Forbes Travel Guide, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
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“Personage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/personage. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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