persona

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persona  /pər ˈsoʊ nə/ ? Meaning of "persona"

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Definition(s):

  1. (n) an actor's portrayal of someone in a play
  2. (n) (Jungian psychology) a personal facade that one presents to the world

Synonym(s)

character, part, role, theatrical role

Usage(s):

  1. Joaquin Phoenix appears on Late Show with David Letterman under the guise of his new bearded hip-hop persona, puzzling everyone.
  2. Like no J-pop star you've ever seen or heard, Ayumi Hamasaki rose to the top by controlling every aspect of her career and persona.
  3. Behind the celebrity persona, Netrebko, 35, is the real deal, nurtured at Russia's Kirov Opera and now in demand from Salzburg to Tokyo.

Quotes

  1. "I'ma pretty emotional persona, and to be able to kind of harness that in a way, and channel it to playing well is amazing," Kerr said. "I didn't limit myself. I wanted to see how far I could take it. And I took it pretty far. ...... I don't...
    on Jun 28, 2010 By: Cristie Kerr Source: The Associated Press

  2. Gillett said: "This partnership has been unworkable for some time. But not because of us - we have tried to be co-operative, we have tried to be supportive but when your public persona is more important than the facts, that makes it difficult to...
    on Mar 28, 2008 By: George Gillett Source: Melton Today

  3. "Without fear of the empire, I declare the US ambassador 'persona non grata,'" Morales said in a speech at the presidential palace.
    on Sep 10, 2008 By: Evo Morales Source: Washington Post

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