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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Esther Kang, People.com, 20 May 2025
Without a doubt, there is controversy surrounding the portrayal of Black women on reality television.
—Ime Ekpo, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
And your portrayal evoked quite contradictory emotions.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 17 May 2025
The film is a poignant portrayal of the sport as a positive force for wrestlers facing challenges like homelessness, language barriers and academic struggles.
—Corey Kilgannon, New York Times, 17 May 2025
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“Portrayal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/portrayal. Accessed 23 May. 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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