portrait

noun

ˈpȯr-trət How to pronounce portrait (audio)
Definition of portraitnext
as in description
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 When Kansas City Kansas Community College gallery director Shai Perry attended the opening reception looking to expand the college’s permanent collection, Humphrey’s portrait immediately stood out. — Kansas City Star, 15 July 2026 The art icon had photographed the music superstar and her daughters — Tracee, Rhonda, and Chudney — in 1981 to use as a basis for silkscreen portraits Diana had commissioned from him. — Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 15 July 2026 The coin in Bessent’s post includes a portrait of Trump on the front and the nation’s shield on the back. — Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 15 July 2026 What begins as a portrait of longevity becomes a meditation on the passage of time, the randomness of fate, and the joy and profound human experience of being alive. — Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 14 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for portrait
Recent Examples of Synonyms for portrait
  1. description
  2. depiction
  3. portrayal
  4. picture
  5. sketch
Noun
  • The description herein is a summary and intended for informational purposes only and does not include all terms, conditions and exclusions of the policies described.
    — Brian Sloan,Dan Avery, CNBC, 15 July 2026
  • Just two words — a short description of a neighborhood — has sparked a lawsuit between two Miami-Dade developers.
    — Alexandra Phelps July 15, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026
Definition of description
Noun
  • What first appears to be simple depictions of animals reveals a rich spiritual world.
    — Sarah Kingdom, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
  • Its extended depictions of the Trojan War are full of general mayhem, but specific violent acts are either seen in very brief snatches or alluded to through cutaways.
    — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 16 July 2026
Definition of depiction
Noun
  • Some of the first reports indicated that Adebayo threw a punch at Herro’s head before the two were separated, but some league sources have indicated that initial portrayals of the fight were overblown.
    — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 14 July 2026
  • Seeing Black children and their families living ordinary yet robust lives in stories undermines negative portrayals.
    — Brooke Harris Garad, The Conversation, 14 July 2026
Definition of portrayal
Noun
  • Before the incident, he was seen on video standing beside his grandchild, about 100 yards or so from where the bison was initially lying on the ground, snapping pictures with his phone.
    — Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 13 July 2026
  • So now the narrative has shifted to the Sussexes not being interested in a meeting, but a picture.
    — Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 13 July 2026
Definition of picture
Noun
  • Schaffer said Reiner shaved his trademark beard for the sketch, which filmed on November 13, just a month before Rob and Michele were killed inside their home; their son Nick was arrested and charged with the murders.
    — Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 4 July 2026
  • Oteri famously portrayed the View creator in a series of sketches on Saturday Night Live, where Oteri was a regular from 1995 to 2000.
    — Rance Collins, Entertainment Weekly, 4 July 2026
Definition of sketch

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