1. the image or personality that a person presents to others, especially in public
2. a character or role adopted by an author or performer
Usage: literary; theatrical

Examples

• The politician’s public persona was very different from his private personality.
• She adopted a confident persona for her job interviews.
• The author’s online persona attracted thousands of followers.
• His stage persona was bold and energetic.
• The celebrity carefully crafted her media persona.
• Behind his tough persona, he was actually quite sensitive.
• The comedian’s persona on stage contrasted with his quiet nature offstage.