as in depiction
a vivid representation in words of someone or something
his novel presents a moving portrayal of a woman searching for personal fulfillment and happiness
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For Miller, who has garnered rave reviews for her portrayal of the cutthroat drug lord, the emotional impact of that final scene will stick with her for a long time.
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Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 16 May 2025
Whitfield is celebrated for her portrayal of Josephine Baker in HBO’s The Josephine Baker Story and for her starring role as Lady Mae in OWN’s Greenleaf, a collaboration with Oprah Winfrey.
—Justin Kroll, Deadline, 16 May 2025
The cast includes Uma Thurman and David Zayas, reviving his portrayal of Det.
—Maira Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 15 May 2025
The actor also said that his costar remains his favorite screen portrayal of the intrepid Daily Planet reporter.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 8 May 2025
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Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 16 May 2025
Whitfield is celebrated for her portrayal of Josephine Baker in HBO’s The Josephine Baker Story and for her starring role as Lady Mae in OWN’s Greenleaf, a collaboration with Oprah Winfrey.
—Justin Kroll, Deadline, 16 May 2025
The cast includes Uma Thurman and David Zayas, reviving his portrayal of Det.
—Maira Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 15 May 2025
The actor also said that his costar remains his favorite screen portrayal of the intrepid Daily Planet reporter.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 8 May 2025
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The team created ceiling frescoes reminiscent of artist Israel Rubinstein’s playful depictions of gaming scenes, and also looked to the works of Salvador Dalí and Meret Oppenheim for other inspiration.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
13 May 2025
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Outside of the emotional rollercoaster of Keisha and Justin’s romance, the series offers generous and glittering depictions of family, friendship and young adulthood.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
8 May 2025
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Richards senior Sean Cody is a versatile talent who transcends the easiest descriptions.—
Patrick Z. McGavin,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2025
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Just be sure to clip the coupon in the product description.—
Isabel Garcia,
People.com,
14 May 2025
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This portrait of a chef who moved from Japan in the 1970s delivers a generous helping of warm and fuzzy feels, as its subject faces challenges with determination and celebrates the daily joy of creating beautiful bites.—
Leslie Kelly,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
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Some portraits explore sexuality more overtly than others, but all can be read in the spirit of the exhibition.—
Eli Wizevich,
Smithsonian Magazine,
15 May 2025
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This looked like a man who has spent the season under pressure, worrying, his team not up to its usual standards, and all of that poured out in one moment of emotional release (top picture).—
Nick Miller,
New York Times,
11 May 2025
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Elsewhere at the Harrigan house, O'Hara is painting a grim picture of the crime family's increasingly delicate situation.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
11 May 2025
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“Portrayal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/portrayal. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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