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
Baker’s portrayal emphasizes how creativity becomes an act of defiance against exclusion.
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Literary Hub,
26 June 2026
Though the story itself is comically predictable, Chloe Bailey’s earnest portrayal and the lure of the iconic Lynn Whitfield make the movie fun to watch even as the narrative completely unravels at the seams.
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Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
26 June 2026
This portrayal does not reflect the clinical reality for most patients.
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Krutika Kuppalli,
STAT,
26 June 2026
But, as Sotomayor’s dissent made clear, the case was nowhere near as easy as Alito’s portrayal suggested.
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Ruth Marcus,
New Yorker,
26 June 2026
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Literary Hub,
26 June 2026
Though the story itself is comically predictable, Chloe Bailey’s earnest portrayal and the lure of the iconic Lynn Whitfield make the movie fun to watch even as the narrative completely unravels at the seams.
—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
26 June 2026
This portrayal does not reflect the clinical reality for most patients.
—
Krutika Kuppalli,
STAT,
26 June 2026
But, as Sotomayor’s dissent made clear, the case was nowhere near as easy as Alito’s portrayal suggested.
—
Ruth Marcus,
New Yorker,
26 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for portrayal
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Like that 1851 depiction of Washington, these portraits smudge the details of history in favor of a fantasy.
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Friendship was a tender, absurd depiction of a one-sided, quasi-platonic infatuation.
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While conducting surveillance, McCurnin spotted a man riding an electric scooter who matched the suspect’s description.
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Make care work, such as offering emotional support, mentoring, and change management, part of the job description.
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Vexed by the story, Gonzalez created acontemporary portrait of Katteuha.
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This is the portrait of then-General George Washington at Valley Forge, praying for guidance when the fight for America's independence seemed lost.
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For purpose, whether anyone can trace their daily work to the larger picture without being handed a slogan.
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McCabe brings up a fantastic black-and-white picture on his laptop.
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“Portrayal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/portrayal. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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