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personalities

n. countable
A2 Elementary US //ˌpɝsəˈnæɫɪtiz// UK //pˌɜːsənˈælɪtiz// per·son·al·i·ties

n. the qualities and ways of behaving that make a person different from everyone else. It can also refer to famous people who appear in the media.

n. the combination of characteristics or qualities that form an individual's distinctive character. Also used to refer to celebrities or notable figures in a specific field.


SIMPLE

The two sisters have very different personalities.

CONTEXTUAL

The talk show host invited several sports personalities to discuss the upcoming tournament.

COMPLEX

Psychologists often debate whether our personalities are primarily shaped by genetic predispositions or by the environments in which we are raised.

Synonyms
Usage

Plural form of 'personality'. When referring to famous people, it often collocates with a field, such as 'media personalities' or 'television personalities'.

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