personage synonyms

personage

n.

  1. An individual

    human being, someone, individual; see man 3, person 1, woman 1.

  2. A notable

    personality, individual, distinguished person, dignitary, well-known person, person in the limelight, celebrity, cynosure, star, somebody*, big man*, big boss*, bigwig*, brass*, chief*, prince*, nabob*, very important person*, VIP*, big man on campus*, BMOC*; see also success 3.

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