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a vivid representation in words of someone or something
his account created in the jurors' heads a detailed portrait of a lonely old man
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Recent Examples of portrait
What begins as a portrait of longevity becomes a poignant meditation on the passage of time, the randomness of fate, and the joy and profound human experience of being alive.
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Matthew Carey, Deadline, 12 Mar. 2026
City of Gold is a warm portrait of Los Angeles foodie and critic Jonathan Gold, who made a passionate daily life (and Pulitzer-winning career) of seeking out singular food experiences throughout the city.
—Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Mar. 2026
Wilson grinned from ear to ear in the candid portrait, which saw her in a black swimsuit and a stack of bracelets.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 12 Mar. 2026
The painting itself is a family portrait of the 4th Earl of Pembroke done by Anthony van Dyck in 1634–35.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 12 Mar. 2026
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Matthew Carey, Deadline, 12 Mar. 2026
City of Gold is a warm portrait of Los Angeles foodie and critic Jonathan Gold, who made a passionate daily life (and Pulitzer-winning career) of seeking out singular food experiences throughout the city.
—Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Mar. 2026
Wilson grinned from ear to ear in the candid portrait, which saw her in a black swimsuit and a stack of bracelets.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 12 Mar. 2026
The painting itself is a family portrait of the 4th Earl of Pembroke done by Anthony van Dyck in 1634–35.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 12 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for portrait
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During the police investigation, San Francisco Sheriff's deputies were in the area and found a possible suspect matching the description about a few blocks away on Powell Street and detained the subject, police said.—
Carlos E. Castañeda,
CBS News,
7 Mar. 2026
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Nine bones carrying the full weight of a species description.—
Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
6 Mar. 2026
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Phil Chan’s organization Final Bow for Yellowface has worked to end the practice of Yellowface in America’s most popular ballet, The Nutcracker, and bring authentic depictions of Asian culture to ballet stages.—
Chloe Angyal,
Time,
9 Mar. 2026
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The narrative has gained influence in technology circles for its depiction of incremental rather than sudden transformation.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
9 Mar. 2026
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But his candid portrayal of challenges and tech goals on Thursday was far more measured in tone.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
11 Mar. 2026
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Sporting Robert Shaw’s distinctive fisherman’s cap, flinty and crooked grin, and swarthy mutton-chop sideburns, Gildart Jackson’s is an evocative portrayal of Robert Shaw.—
Christopher Smith,
Oc Register,
10 Mar. 2026
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Even after the announcement, Grok was caught generating revealing pictures.—
Jibin Joseph,
PC Magazine,
10 Mar. 2026
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The mediocre Queen biopic remains one of the most head-scratching best picture nominees in recent memory.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
9 Mar. 2026
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The phrasing is flat, declarative, and uninterested in anecdote; taken together, the dicta sketch a profile that is periodic, age-linked, and seasonal.—
Jan Steyn,
The Dial,
10 Mar. 2026
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The art in this collection is a stunning reproduction of Miyazaki’s illustrations, including concept sketches, animation stills and interviews with the creators.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
9 Mar. 2026
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“Portrait.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/portrait. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.
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