portrayal
noun
por·tray·al
pȯr-ˈtrā(-ə)l 
pər-
1
: the act or process or an instance of portraying : representation
2
: portrait
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his novel presents a moving portrayal of a woman searching for personal fulfillment and happiness
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Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 27 Oct. 2025
Officials have given conflicting portrayals of the task force's work so far.
—Christopher Cann, USA Today, 25 Oct. 2025
Starring Annabella Sciorra, Rebecca De Mornay and Matt McCoy, the film gripped audiences with its tense portrayal of trust and betrayal within the home.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 25 Oct. 2025
Isaac also praised Elordi's portrayal in an interview with EW.
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 25 Oct. 2025
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“Portrayal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/portrayal. Accessed 3 Nov. 2025.
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portrayal
noun
por·tray·al
pōr-ˈtrā(-ə)l
pȯr-
1
: the act or process of portraying : representation
2
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