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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Recent Examples of portrayal
Hyland takes over the role of singer Connie Francis from Gracie Lawrence, who was Tony nominated for her portrayal.
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Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2025
The portrayal of witchcraft in the 21st century is expansive and multi-dimensional.
—Taylor Crumpton, Time, 2 Sep. 2025
From early stereotypical portrayals to today’s more authentic and complex narratives, the series highlights how Black television makers have not only survived but thrived, despite the industry’s early reluctance to fully recognize their power and creativity.
—Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 1 Sep. 2025
The siblings — both children of the late pop star — offered important insight to Domingo for his portrayal, according to the actor.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
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Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2025
The portrayal of witchcraft in the 21st century is expansive and multi-dimensional.
—Taylor Crumpton, Time, 2 Sep. 2025
From early stereotypical portrayals to today’s more authentic and complex narratives, the series highlights how Black television makers have not only survived but thrived, despite the industry’s early reluctance to fully recognize their power and creativity.
—Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 1 Sep. 2025
The siblings — both children of the late pop star — offered important insight to Domingo for his portrayal, according to the actor.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for portrayal
Noun
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The effect is far more visceral and connected to nature than a depiction of a typical landscape derived from observation, memory, or dreams.—
Natasha Gural,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Grant called out The Last Dance for its depiction of Jordan's teammates, specifically Chicago's other Hall of Famer during Grant's run, seven-time All-NBA small forward Scottie Pippen.—
Alex Kirschenbaum,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Incident description Lightning fire.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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The bootcut bottoms come in a petite-friendly 27-inch inseam, which, according to the product’s description, fits those 5-foot-3 and under.—
Melony Forcier,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The seemingly unassuming coming-of-ager – a sunny portrait of happy high-school adolescence in Seoul – builds in complexity as a vision of livewire student’s Joo-in’s courage and resilience in the face of trauma, unknown and then misinterpreted by her equally young classmates.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
6 Sep. 2025
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The portrait museum has a dizzying array of galleries depicting everything from Old Hollywood to 17th-century Indigenous Americans.—
BrieAnna J. Frank,
USA Today,
6 Sep. 2025
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Now, what’s wrong with that picture?—
Jamie McIntyre,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Sep. 2025
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There was a sharp spike in job cuts during August, new data shows, as employers shed staff due to a worsening economic picture.—
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Portrayal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/portrayal. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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