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
But people focusing on these kinds of inhuman portrayals might consider what Safdie and Tierney are doing differently.
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David Colman, HollywoodReporter, 23 Feb. 2026
But while speaking with Matthew McConaughey at Variety and CNN’s town hall event at the University of Texas at Austin, Chalamet revealed some new details that have inspired his portrayal of Paul Atreides in Denis Villeneuve’s sci-fi trilogy.
—Selome Hailu, Variety, 21 Feb. 2026
Per a February 2026 Vogue profile of Love Story star Pidgeon, Mance and his team worked diligently to source authentic designer pieces and rebuild trust in the series’ portrayal of the glamorous publicist.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 21 Feb. 2026
Key exclusions raise concerns Despite the government’s portrayal of the measure as historic, human-rights groups say its scope is limited and could leave a significant number of prisoners without relief.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 20 Feb. 2026
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David Colman, HollywoodReporter, 23 Feb. 2026
But while speaking with Matthew McConaughey at Variety and CNN’s town hall event at the University of Texas at Austin, Chalamet revealed some new details that have inspired his portrayal of Paul Atreides in Denis Villeneuve’s sci-fi trilogy.
—Selome Hailu, Variety, 21 Feb. 2026
Per a February 2026 Vogue profile of Love Story star Pidgeon, Mance and his team worked diligently to source authentic designer pieces and rebuild trust in the series’ portrayal of the glamorous publicist.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 21 Feb. 2026
Key exclusions raise concerns Despite the government’s portrayal of the measure as historic, human-rights groups say its scope is limited and could leave a significant number of prisoners without relief.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 20 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for portrayal
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The episode delves into the confidential medical procedure to collect DNA and evidence and gives one of the most detailed depictions of the process for television.—
Tribune News Service,
Baltimore Sun,
23 Feb. 2026
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The episode delves into the confidential medical procedure to collect DNA and evidence and gives one of the most detailed depictions of the process for television.—
Senior Television,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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Officers patrolling the area spotted a vehicle matching the description and attempted to stop it.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 Feb. 2026
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Funds raised will go toward supporting Dane's wife, 54-year-old actress and model Rebecca Gayheart, and their daughters Billie, 15, and Georgia, 14, according to the page's description.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
21 Feb. 2026
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Exploring different lunar regions with the Artemis program could provide a more complete portrait of the landscape and its composition, and uncover clues on why the moon’s near and far sides differ, how much water the moon contains and how the silvery orb has evolved over time.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
21 Feb. 2026
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The robust, 1,800-plus-piece collection includes everything from photographs by Jamel Shabazz and sculptures by John Ahearn to portraits painted by Henry Taylor.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Feb. 2026
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Minutes later, wearing a blue lanyard with a solid gold medal hanging across his chest, Tkachuk called into the stands for Gaudreau’s two children to join the official team picture.—
Chris Kudialis,
Miami Herald,
23 Feb. 2026
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Patel would go on to post pictures of him with the team members in the locker room after the game, applauding their win.—
Zach LaChance,
The Washington Examiner,
23 Feb. 2026
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“Portrayal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/portrayal. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.
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