portrayal
noun
por·tray·al
pȯr-ˈtrā(-ə)l 
pər-
1
: the act or process or an instance of portraying : representation
2
: portrait
Examples of portrayal in a Sentence
his novel presents a moving portrayal of a woman searching for personal fulfillment and happiness
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Willing Davidson, New Yorker, 13 Apr. 2025
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His portrayal has been a critical component of the show's examination of identity, repression and trauma across generations.
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Willing Davidson, New Yorker, 13 Apr. 2025
Yang also noted that he's put in a lot of time and dedication to ensure that his portrayal of the former Ohio senator feels realistic.
—EW.com, 11 Apr. 2025
His portrayal has been a critical component of the show's examination of identity, repression and trauma across generations.
—David Faris, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Apr. 2025
The series ran for nearly a decade and earned Franklin an Emmy nod for her portrayal of Ann in 1982.
—Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 9 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for portrayal
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“Portrayal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/portrayal. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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portrayal
noun
por·tray·al
pōr-ˈtrā(-ə)l
pȯr-
1
: the act or process of portraying : representation
2
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