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character

noun
  1. The combination of emotional, intellectual, and moral qualities that distinguishes an individual: complexion, disposition, makeup, nature, personality. See be
  2. Moral or ethical strength: fiber, honesty, integrity, principle. See strong
  3. A distinctive element: attribute, characteristic, feature, mark, peculiarity, property, quality, savor, trait. See be
  4. A statement attesting to personal qualifications, character, and dependability: recommendation, reference, testimonial. See support
  5. Public estimation of someone: name, report, reputation, repute. Informal: rep. See respect
  6. An important, influential person: dignitary, eminence, leader, lion, nabob, notability, notable, personage. Informal: big-timer, heavyweight, somebody, someone, VIP. Slang: big shot, big wheel, bigwig, muckamuck. See important
  7. A person who is appealingly odd or curious: oddity, original. Informal: card, oddball. See usual
  8. A person portrayed in fiction or drama: persona, personage. See real
  9. A conventional mark used in a writing system: sign, symbol. See marks