in character

phrase

: in accord with a person's usual qualities or traits
behaving in character

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Production was kept under wraps entirely; Cohen reportedly showed up in character at Wimbledon this year without tipping off the film’s existence. — Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 29 Aug. 2026 My identity is realizing values in character rather than circumstantial performance. — Dan Hayes, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026 News first leaked that Cohen would be making another Ali G project in July and he was spotted in character attending Wimbledon. — James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 25 Aug. 2026 Cohen made headlines recently when he was spotted in character at Wimbledon. — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 25 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for in character

Word History

First Known Use

1752, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of in character was in 1752

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“In character.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20character. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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