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
This is in reference to a sequence when one of the Aviva portrayals, by Sharon Wilkins, says that her parents died during one of the September 11 plane crashes.
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Vincent Perella, IndieWire, 7 Apr. 2025
Valencia served as a diversity consultant for Disney’s Academy Award-winning film Encanto, ensuring the accurate portrayal of Afro-Colombian characters in the movie, including details like their skin color, hair, and clothing.
—Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 4 Apr. 2025
His portrayal of Jim Morrison in The Doors remains one of his most celebrated, a performance that blurred the line between actor and icon.
—Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2025
While this film doesn’t shy away from heavy themes, the whole operation hinges on the actress’ confident portrayal of the kind of action hero usually played by white male movie stars.
—Lovia Gyarkye, HollywoodReporter, 9 Apr. 2025
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Vincent Perella, IndieWire, 7 Apr. 2025
Valencia served as a diversity consultant for Disney’s Academy Award-winning film Encanto, ensuring the accurate portrayal of Afro-Colombian characters in the movie, including details like their skin color, hair, and clothing.
—Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 4 Apr. 2025
His portrayal of Jim Morrison in The Doors remains one of his most celebrated, a performance that blurred the line between actor and icon.
—Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2025
While this film doesn’t shy away from heavy themes, the whole operation hinges on the actress’ confident portrayal of the kind of action hero usually played by white male movie stars.
—Lovia Gyarkye, HollywoodReporter, 9 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for portrayal
Noun
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The effort is crucial to providing visitors a historically accurate depiction of the site during the battle, Amy Rogers, executive director of the San Jacinto Battleground State Historic Site and Museum, tells Axios.—
Jay R. Jordan,
Axios,
10 Mar. 2025
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One of the challenges of the Salome story has been its often-misogynistic depiction of Salome and her mother Herodias.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Mar. 2025
Noun
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To perform necessary services that aren’t in their job description.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
11 Apr. 2025
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The Chiefs have players that fit that description in Chris Jones, George Karlaftis, Charles Omenihu, Jerry Tillery and Janarius Robinson.—
Nate Taylor,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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Both a beautiful snapshot of our majestic Arctic climate and a charming portrait of young adults each trying to overcome their own personal challenges, the film eschews the typical competing teens documentary for a subtler tale about sensitive souls and coming-of-age.—
Addie Morfoot,
Variety,
24 Mar. 2025
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Everything inside is for sale, including the squirrel and deer portraits, the linen curtains and the twig chandelier.—
Katie Sweeney,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025
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Having access to this kind of DNA evidence allows for researchers to build a more detailed picture of their lives.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
17 Apr. 2025
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Friends and colleagues described them as ambitious and socially prominent, though the defense painted a picture of a troubled family life.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Apr. 2025
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“Portrayal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/portrayal. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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