as in depiction
a vivid representation in words of someone or something
his novel presents a moving portrayal of a woman searching for personal fulfillment and happiness
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Recent Examples of portrayal
The discourse around your portrayal of Sofia Falcone was hard to miss.
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Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 15 July 2025
The film — a vivid portrayal of homelessness and mental health on the streets of London — bowed in Cannes’ Un Certain Regard sidebar in May to solid reviews and an enthusiastic 5-minute standing ovation.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 15 July 2025
Ford's portrayal of Paul has also earned him recognition at the Golden Globes and SAG Awards, marking his first Emmy nod in a career spanning six decades.
—Amanda Castro
h. Alan Scott, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 July 2025
The show, which drew controversy for its frank portrayal of womanhood and predominantly white cast, ran for six seasons and picked up a pair of Primetime Emmy Awards.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 7 July 2025
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Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 15 July 2025
The film — a vivid portrayal of homelessness and mental health on the streets of London — bowed in Cannes’ Un Certain Regard sidebar in May to solid reviews and an enthusiastic 5-minute standing ovation.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 15 July 2025
Ford's portrayal of Paul has also earned him recognition at the Golden Globes and SAG Awards, marking his first Emmy nod in a career spanning six decades.
—Amanda Castro
h. Alan Scott, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 July 2025
The show, which drew controversy for its frank portrayal of womanhood and predominantly white cast, ran for six seasons and picked up a pair of Primetime Emmy Awards.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 7 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for portrayal
Noun
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The episode, which aired July 23, ruffled more than a few feathers with its depiction of President Donald Trump.—
Alexis Simmerman,
Austin American Statesman,
26 July 2025
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The president was depicted similarly to South Park’s depiction of Saddam Hussein in its 1999 feature-length movie, South Park: Bigger, Longer and Uncut: ill-tempered, conniving and cruel.—
Kevin Dolak,
HollywoodReporter,
24 July 2025
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Editor’s note: This article contains descriptions of child abuse.—
Ryan Murphy,
IndyStar,
25 July 2025
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Stop padding job descriptions with laundry lists of software and skills.—
Julia Korn,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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There’s also a portrait of an adult Dolly in the lobby on the opposite side of the lobby.—
Robin Raven,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
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These stories are not portraits of strangers, but shared moments of recognition, care, and resistance.—
Vogue,
Vogue,
25 July 2025
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For trucking cases where liability can hinge on a phone interaction seconds before impact, logical extraction provides an incomplete and potentially misleading picture.—
Lars Daniel,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
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Actor Paddy Considine shared a picture of Osbourne on Instagram.—
Marina Watts,
People.com,
22 July 2025
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“Portrayal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/portrayal. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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