in character

phrase

: in accord with a person's usual qualities or traits

behaving in character

Examples of in character in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The shoe choice is also in character for Parker, whose real-life wardrobe has long been closely associated with stylish and luxury footwear. — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2026

Come early to mingle with the cast, in character, of course, who may or may not need your help in deciphering some puzzles. — Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026

Years pass, and you’re frozen in time and in character in a way that can be puzzling. — Kyle MacLachlan, Vanity Fair, 29 Sep. 2026

Hathaway filmed an episode of the show in character as Verity Crawford for a scene in the Colleen Hoover film adpatation. — Zack Sharf, Variety, 28 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1752, in the meaning defined above