portraiture

noun

ˈpȯr-trə-ˌchu̇r How to pronounce portraiture (audio)
Definition of portraiturenext
as in portrait
a vivid representation in words of someone or something the author's meticulous portraiture of a small Midwestern town at the turn of the century

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Recent Examples of portraiture But, typical of Hockney portraiture, the resulting drawings magnificently captured every crag in Auden’s impossibly craggy face. — Mark Rozzo, Vanity Fair, 12 June 2026 There is an inevitability to group portraiture that feels, to me, so authentic to artistic production. — Literary Hub, 1 June 2026 Also from India, Raajadharshini K K is a photographer whose work blends fashion, documentary, and portraiture to explore themes of identity and community. — Rana Wehbe Watson, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026 Intriguingly, the 140 selections on view, ranging from vases to books, Buddhist figurines to landscape painting, literati desk accessories to official portraiture, look nothing at all like the art favored by European aristocrats arrayed elsewhere in the Art Institute. — Lori Waxman, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for portraiture
Recent Examples of Synonyms for portraiture
  1. portrait
  2. description
  3. portrayal
  4. depiction
Noun
  • But the Italian filmmaker will be back in the Lido nonetheless, with Joie de Vivre, his seven-hour documentary portrait of Bernardo Bertolucci.
    — Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 23 July 2026
  • The film paints a portrait of pioneering photojournalist Gerda Taro, the German-Jewish war photographer, anti-fascist and artist whose legacy has long been overshadowed.
    — Leo Barraclough, Variety, 23 July 2026
Definition of portrait
Noun
  • But Cairo quarterback Bryce Puckett has the most unique — and arguably the most correct — description of his teammate.
    — Jack Leo, AJC.com, 30 July 2026
  • The process starts by inputting your name, address, phone number, email address and a basic description of your project online.
    — Jason Rueger, USA Today, 29 July 2026
Definition of description
Noun
  • Through her unforgettable portrayal of Jia, Kaylee brought extraordinary heart, humanity, and light to Godzilla, Kong, and the Monsterverse.
    — McKinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 21 July 2026
  • The report suggests that idealized portrayals of dating on social media may be affecting confidence and expectations, in some cases as much as or more than rejection itself.
    — Ethan M. Stone, USA Today, 20 July 2026
Definition of portrayal
Noun
  • But Smith’s energy goes toward perfecting the Damon Albarn impression in its silly hook rather than galvanizing the otherwise lackluster depictions of friendship in his lyrics.
    — Victoria Borlando, Pitchfork, 24 July 2026
  • Farris' depictions – drawn in a loose, minimal style with a bright, colorful palette – offer generalities that seem relatable for those who have attended med school.
    — Tahneer Oksman, NPR, 23 July 2026
Definition of depiction

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