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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
In a dining room decorated with geometric hanging lamps and exposed wood beams, portraits of the chef’s parents fill open shelves.
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The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit Magazine, 12 Sep. 2025
This magnificent image portrait of the Andromeda Galaxy by Weitang Liang, Qi Yang and Chuhong Yu is the overall winner of the 2025 ZWO Astronomy Photographer of the Year Award and features a shockingly detailed view of the Milky Way's closest neighbor.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 12 Sep. 2025
The 16 features Cinematic mode with up to 4K30 video capture and focus and depth control in portrait mode.
—PC Magazine, 12 Sep. 2025
Likewise, reflect on a series of twelve portraits in which three young white men, Matsura, and his friend Cecil Jim (niece of the imposing Chiliwhist Jim) assume different pairings and playfully switch hats.
—Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2025
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The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit Magazine, 12 Sep. 2025
This magnificent image portrait of the Andromeda Galaxy by Weitang Liang, Qi Yang and Chuhong Yu is the overall winner of the 2025 ZWO Astronomy Photographer of the Year Award and features a shockingly detailed view of the Milky Way's closest neighbor.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 12 Sep. 2025
The 16 features Cinematic mode with up to 4K30 video capture and focus and depth control in portrait mode.
—PC Magazine, 12 Sep. 2025
Likewise, reflect on a series of twelve portraits in which three young white men, Matsura, and his friend Cecil Jim (niece of the imposing Chiliwhist Jim) assume different pairings and playfully switch hats.
—Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for portrait
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The description of Sofi’s experience in the H-2A program is detailed in police records, court documents and testimony in federal court.—
ProPublica,
ProPublica,
13 Sep. 2025
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Incident description Lightning Fire.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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How does reality stack up against its famous Hollywood depiction?—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
15 Sep. 2025
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In the early colonial period, publications often contained collections of high-profile personalities’ portraits, starting with the depiction of high-ranking Japanese colonial officials began in 1896, with an illustrated account of the Japanese conquest of the island.—
H.M.A. Leow,
JSTOR Daily,
13 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Democratic leaders have pushed back on the GOP's portrayal of the killing as evidence of systemic Democratic failure.—
Tierra Cunningham,
ABC News,
12 Sep. 2025
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The fourth episode depicts him as a negligent and emotionally abusive lover to Satan, further connecting him to the show’s previous portrayals of Saddam Hussein.—
Nick Marx,
The Conversation,
11 Sep. 2025
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In a picture released by the Shin Bet, Defense Minister Israel Katz and Netanyahu’s chief of staff are seen peering over his shoulders.—
Oren Liebermann,
CNN Money,
11 Sep. 2025
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Think an agent managing a sales pipeline by combining CRM data, support tickets, and financial reports to deliver a full customer picture.—
Sharon Goldman,
Fortune,
11 Sep. 2025
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The company said David’s will manage every step in-house, from sketch to final stitch, to ensure quality, consistency and speed, giving brides greater accessibility and faster delivery.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
12 Sep. 2025
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He was nominated for outstanding supporting actor in a comedy series for his work on the late-night sketch comedy show.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Portrait.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/portrait. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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