as in portraits
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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Unlike most portraits, which are strictly a rendering of the subject, Michals photographed Cash through a window, using his own reflection as a primary element within the picture of the star quietly seated in his hotel room.—
Ivan Shaw,
Vogue,
13 June 2026 -
David Hockney, the British artist most famous for his 1960s paintings of Los Angeles swimming pools and double portraits rendered in vivid acrylic paints, died at his London home on Thursday, June 11, at age 88.—
Constance W. Glenn,
Architectural Digest,
12 June 2026
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As of late Saturday night, authorities have not released descriptions of any suspects or identified a possible motive.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
7 June 2026
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Police believe the thieves are between 16 and 19 years old, and have only vague descriptions of the suspects.—
Todd Feurer,
CBS News,
6 June 2026
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The film won three Oscars and has since been widely cited as one of Hollywood’s most influential portrayals of the tech industry.—
Kennedy French,
Variety,
10 June 2026
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Dean Cain has repeatedly taken issue with modern portrayals of superheroes, from Superman and Supergirl to Captain America.—
Sharareh Drury,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 June 2026
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Still, marketing the industry to young people can be difficult, as outdated imagery of factory workers and assembly lines still dominate popular depictions of the field.—
P.R. Lockhart,
Hartford Courant,
8 June 2026
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According to Jarvis, those long hours are one of the show's more realistic depictions of ranch life, particularly during the summer months when daylight stretches well into the evening.—
Samantha Stutsman,
PEOPLE,
6 June 2026
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American strikes also destroyed what appears to be drinking water infrastructure on Iran’s southern coast early yesterday, according to videos and pictures shared by Iranian media and geolocated by NBC News.—
Sarah Dean,
NBC news,
12 June 2026
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The festival Thursday had a family-friendly vibe, with everyone taking pictures and enjoying time together, said Maria Botchatcher.—
Zuri Primos
June 11,
Kansas City Star,
12 June 2026
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“Portraitures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/portraitures. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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