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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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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To avoid Hollywood’s past narrative missteps and stereotypical portrayals, a months-long search to find Tess and other characters ensued.
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Abbey White, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 Apr. 2024
During his interview with PEOPLE, Romano expressed a particular fondness for Boyle, who received seven Emmy nominations for his grouchy portrayal of patriarch Frank Barone.
—Jp Mangalindan, Peoplemag, 23 Apr. 2024
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Abbey White, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 Apr. 2024
During his interview with PEOPLE, Romano expressed a particular fondness for Boyle, who received seven Emmy nominations for his grouchy portrayal of patriarch Frank Barone.
—Jp Mangalindan, Peoplemag, 23 Apr. 2024
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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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