as in portrait
a vivid representation in words of someone or something
the author's meticulous portraiture of a small Midwestern town at the turn of the century
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Recent Examples of portraiture
Some were local to Bamako, and others travelled long distances just to get their portrait taken by the man who had emerged as the region’s authority in portraiture.
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Zoë Hopkins, New Yorker, 7 Feb. 2026
The winner of the National Portrait Gallery’s prestigious portraiture competition paints a disturbing picture of America.
—Philip Kennicott, Washington Post, 5 Feb. 2026
Outside the recording studio, McLemore built a distinguished reputation as a photographer, with work spanning entertainment, sports and editorial portraiture.
—Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 4 Feb. 2026
Outside the recording studio, McLemore was a longtime and successful photographer with work spanning decades and such genres as entertainment, sports and editorial portraiture.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 4 Feb. 2026
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Zoë Hopkins, New Yorker, 7 Feb. 2026
The winner of the National Portrait Gallery’s prestigious portraiture competition paints a disturbing picture of America.
—Philip Kennicott, Washington Post, 5 Feb. 2026
Outside the recording studio, McLemore built a distinguished reputation as a photographer, with work spanning entertainment, sports and editorial portraiture.
—Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 4 Feb. 2026
Outside the recording studio, McLemore was a longtime and successful photographer with work spanning decades and such genres as entertainment, sports and editorial portraiture.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 4 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for portraiture
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The current and former officials, some of whom asked for anonymity to discuss sensitive internal matters during an active conflict, paint a portrait of an understaffed government workforce struggling to execute the president's agenda.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
20 Mar. 2026
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Auer, as Betty, offers a fleet, brutal portrait of a mother moving through grief, weepily passing from denial to acceptance.—
Holden Seidlitz,
New Yorker,
20 Mar. 2026
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Police urged the public to avoid the area and asked anyone who sees someone matching the description to call 911.—
Frederick Sutton Sinclair,
CBS News,
22 Mar. 2026
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The game featured an accessible shuttle service; an audio description service; visual help devices, and spaces specifically designed for sensory and autistic disability.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
21 Mar. 2026
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Hollywood had no interest in presenting balanced portrayals of Black life.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
25 Mar. 2026
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For twelve seasons, Kim has amazed us with her fierce and raw portrayal of Teddy Altman.—
Kate Aurthur,
Variety,
25 Mar. 2026
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The White House has recently added statues of historical figures to its grounds, including depictions of Thomas Jefferson and Benjamin Franklin that appeared in the Rose Garden earlier this month.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
23 Mar. 2026
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In my experience, challenging conventions and presenting a more candid depiction of what troubles our fighting men and women — and their folks back home — brings you more credibility and appreciation than trying to spray perfume on the horrors of the battlefield.—
Clarence Page,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Mar. 2026
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“Portraiture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/portraiture. Accessed 28 Mar. 2026.
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