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
McDonald currently stars as Momma Rose in Gypsy and is nominated for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical, an award which LuPone herself won for her portrayal of theater’s most vicious stage mother in 2008.
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Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 27 May 2025
Considerable attention was given to the production design, costumes, props and locations – to offer the most realistic portrayal of Vietnamese society during the Nguyen dynasty.
—Nancy Tartaglione, Deadline, 23 May 2025
Meanwhile, Winkler, 79, was a fan favorite on the show for his portrayal of Fonzie.
—Michael Nied, People.com, 22 May 2025
His portrayal scored him two Emmys and two Golden Globes.
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 21 May 2025
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Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 27 May 2025
Considerable attention was given to the production design, costumes, props and locations – to offer the most realistic portrayal of Vietnamese society during the Nguyen dynasty.
—Nancy Tartaglione, Deadline, 23 May 2025
Meanwhile, Winkler, 79, was a fan favorite on the show for his portrayal of Fonzie.
—Michael Nied, People.com, 22 May 2025
His portrayal scored him two Emmys and two Golden Globes.
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 21 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for portrayal
Noun
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The documentary style in underground cinema, handheld cameras, the use of non-professional actors, and the unfiltered depiction of real life is not dissimilar to the lyrical and auditory structures of Persian rap.—
Ali Farahmand,
IndieWire,
23 May 2025
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While that sounds like a pretty straightforward set up, there are plenty of dark twists and turns, including a chilling depiction of the aftermath of physical abuse.—
James Factora,
Them.,
22 May 2025
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However useful to ancient bards, such a spare description would mean little to us today.—
Sam Kean,
The Atlantic,
26 May 2025
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But coming from the multiracial, multiethnic U.S., his background begged for further description.—
Rebecca R. Bibbs,
Chicago Tribune,
25 May 2025
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Monumental staircases, fountains, friezes and portraits quietly transformed the Oasi Zegna landscape into a living museum, according to the company.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
27 May 2025
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Inside the lobby, a large portrait of DeSantis is prominently displayed next to framed pictures of former Florida governors.—
Ana Ceballos,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 May 2025
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The strike notice followed an industrial inquiry commission report on the negotiations that painted a bleak picture of Canada Post’s financial health.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
23 May 2025
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In the joint post, the couple shared several pictures of themselves with their 2½-year-old son Merrick Avery.—
Kayla Grant,
People.com,
23 May 2025
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“Portrayal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/portrayal. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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