persona

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A persona is a person's personality or image that they show to others. This can be how someone dresses, talks, or even acts.

When we think about a persona, it's not always exactly who someone really is. It might be more like a role they're playing or an identity they've created for themselves. Let's say you meet someone online and only talk through your gaming character - that's their persona as a brave warrior! But in real life, maybe they're actually shy and prefer to stay at home. We all have personas sometimes, whether it's in our work lives, social media profiles, or even just how we act around certain people.

Note: The word "persona" can also be used as a noun, referring to a single person or character with a distinct personality or image. For example: "The persona of the new company spokesperson is very friendly and approachable."

How common is "persona"?

Word persona is considered uncommon in modern English.
It has a balanced usage among all categories: speech, fiction, newspapers and academic texts.

Definitions

noun

A social role.
A character played by an actor.
(psychology) The mask or appearance one presents to the world.
Example: He keeps his online persona completely separate from his real-world one.
(marketing, user experience) An imaginary person representing a particular type of client or customer, considered when designing products and services that will appeal to them.

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Real examples of "persona" in context

Ryan Reynolds Shows Up Instead of Will Ferrell | The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

Interview

Don't do personal, and no personal questions.

3:27

Okay? They asked no personal questions

2:29

10 Things Aaron Paul Can't Live Without

Interview

if I could get a great personalized plate for the car.

2:13

Spider-Man Cast on Spoilers & Avengers: Endgame

Interview

How many views do you think you personally were responsible for?

1:33

Chris Pratt Tastes Jimmy's Beefmaster Tomato; Talks Veterans Writing The Terminal List: Dark Wolf

Interview

He's so good at giving personalized gifts

1:34

Taylor Kitsch's character, is persona non grata.

9:02

Film Theory: Why Do You Still Care About Gravity Falls?

Entertainment

the show are based on his own personal experiences. For example, Dipper, Mabel, and Grunkle Stan are

8:11

technology and even then, well, personal story, but I used to get really excited by this sort of