portrayal
noun
por·tray·al
pȯr-ˈtrā(-ə)l 
pər-
1
: the act or process or an instance of portraying : representation
2
: portrait
Examples of portrayal in a Sentence
his novel presents a moving portrayal of a woman searching for personal fulfillment and happiness
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Respondents see many narrative gaps in storylines, characters, and emotions, with portrayals that too often convey harmful stereotypes.
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Simply put, there’s little to say about Krasinski’s portrayal.
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Simply put, there’s little to say about Krasinski’s portrayal.
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Dominique Fluker, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
Simply put, there’s little to say about Krasinski’s portrayal.
—Mark Meszoros, Twin Cities, 29 May 2026
Simply put, there’s little to say about Krasinski’s portrayal.
—Mark Meszoros, Boston Herald, 28 May 2026
During this season of Euphoria, some people have been questioning its portrayal of women.
—Louis Staples, Glamour, 27 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for portrayal
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“Portrayal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/portrayal. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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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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