Synonyms for
Persona
Definition
the aspect of someone's character that is presented to or perceived by others
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Antonyms
Common collocations
- adopt a persona
- maintain a persona
- create a persona
- public persona
- false persona
- alter ego persona
- online persona
- professional persona
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Usage note
Persona refers to the character or role that a person presents to others, especially in a professional or public context. It can sometimes imply a deliberate construction or affectation of a particular image.
Example sentences
- Her persona as a shy girl was just an act to get people to like her.
- The celebrity's public persona was very different from their true personality.
- He wore a mask to hide his true persona.
- She wanted to change her persona to be more confident.
- The politician's persona was carefully crafted to appeal to voters.
Quotes
'You wear a mask for too long, there comes a time when you can't remove it without removing your face.' - John le Carré
'It is not the mask that makes the man, nor the cloak, nor the dress, but they help.' - James Stephens
'The outer mask may be very different from the inner persona.' - Stephen Richards