CHARACTER SKETCH Synonyms: 15 Similar Words

character sketch

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Recent Examples of character sketch Back at home, Score starts with a rough character sketch of her protagonists and then fleshes out the scenes, writing in strict 25-minute increments. — Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 22 Mar. 2026

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Noun

Adam Schwarze, a Marine veteran and Navy SEAL, has the official backing of the state Republican committee and Royce White has an existing profile as a prior candidate, conservative commentator and a brief professional basketball career.

— Jonathan J. Cooper, Los Angeles Times, 11 Aug. 2026
The 240-foot submarine displaces around 2,800 tons while submerged and can reportedly remain on missions for up to 41 days, depending on its operational profile.

— Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 11 Aug. 2026

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There are also a few cheeky nods to the area's Old West past, including saloon nights with live music and card games and outdoor firepits for roasting marshmallows.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Aug. 2026
Much of Disney’s studio showcase focused on sequels of franchises past and present.

— Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 15 Aug. 2026

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In addition to his screen roles, Cypher, according to his obituary, appeared in 12 Broadway productions, playing such characters as Don Quixote in Man of La Mancha, Thomas Jefferson in 1776 and Juan Perón in Evita.

— Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Carl Steward, the author of this obituary, covered Bay Area sports for 42 years.

— Carl Steward, Mercury News, 9 Aug. 2026

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Many thousands of international visitors are expected to descend on the city for what could become one of the largest eclipse gatherings in history.

— Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2026
Makhachev’s only loss in 30 career bouts came against Adriano Martins in October 2015, a result that has gone down as one of the most bewildering in UFC history with each passing Makhachev win.

— Mark Puleo, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026

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His 2023 book chronicles that the worldwide movement for such structures is not just feel-good environmentalism but based on verifiable research that demonstrates efficacy and benefits.

— The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 6 Aug. 2026
The acclaimed documentary captures a 20-year personal chronicle of a family struggling with severe mental illness and social isolation.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 3 Aug. 2026

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