How to Use portrayal in a Sentence

portrayal

noun

• The portrayal of witchcraft and the Sanderson sisters in the new film had to change to meet the times.
  — The Salt Lake Tribune, 7 Oct. 2022
• The portrayal of class, though, feels both less rich and less stark here than in Ernaux’s book.
  — Lidija Haas, The New Republic, 12 May 2022
• His portrayal remains one of the TV world’s gifts to fans of slick lawmen.
  — Matthew Gilbert, BostonGlobe.com, 18 July 2023
• As boss, Patrick Kramer eschews the oily portrayal of some to make his Franklin Hart a straight-up dolt.
  — Matthew J. Palm, Orlando Sentinel, 7 Mar. 2025
• His role shows a very realistic portrayal of the good, the bad, and the ugly of what a studio head has to deal with.
  — Vincent Perella, IndieWire, 8 Mar. 2025
• Lee’s portrayal could be read as that of a cunning Jezebel, a woman out to destroy the man who loves her.
  — Richard Newby, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Oct. 2024
• Those parts of who he was come out on the screen through the charisma and energy of Domingo’s portrayal.
  — Shelli Nicole, Vogue, 1 Nov. 2023
• Phoenix earned the best actor Oscar for his portrayal of Arthur Fleck, aka the Joker.
  — Ellise Shafer, Variety, 3 Apr. 2024
• In this version’s portrayal, Red Hood is much angrier and holds a grudge against the hero.
  — George Yang, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2022
• Yaroslavsky, in turn, said Yebri had been dishonest in his portrayal of her.
  — David Zahniserstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2022
• But like the rest of the film, the portrayal of events in Natalie’s pregnancy timeline seem too glossy to be true.
  — Sam Reed, Glamour, 18 Aug. 2022
• Hugh Grant is getting big buzz for his portrayal of the sinister man with a plan.
  — Chris Foran, Journal Sentinel, 6 Nov. 2024
• Sam’s portrayal of the role in the trailer is restrained and suits the situation at hand.
  — Sweta Kaushal, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024
• Singh said the portrayal of Rhyah was biting, but nuanced.
  — Sakshi Venkatraman, NBC News, 24 Aug. 2022
• Fonda would go on to win her first Academy Award for her portrayal in the film.
  — Ethan Millman, Rolling Stone, 20 June 2024
• Roundtree was best known for his portrayal of private eye John Shaft in the 1971 film Shaft, leading him to be known as the first Black action hero.
  — Conor Murray, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2023
• Ahead, see how similar the cast's portrayal is to the real people the series is based on.
  — Samantha Olson, Seventeen, 19 Sep. 2022
• The movie ‘Flamin’ Hot’ packages its rags-to-riches tale with an upbeat portrayal of Frito-Lay that feels like a very long ad.
  — Sylvio Martins, Bon Appétit, 12 June 2023
• Brazilian fans have rallied around the movie and its portrayal of resilience in the face of oppression.
  — Eliana Dockterman, TIME, 3 Mar. 2025
• This approach allows for a well-rounded portrayal of the sport.
  — Melissa Noel, Essence, 25 Oct. 2023
• For the video, Mod felt a provocative, dramatic portrayal would serve the song’s message best.
  — Liza Lentini, SPIN, 21 Sep. 2022
• One part of the show’s genius has always been its portrayal of the superwealthy Roys as both deeply human and alien.
  — James Poniewozik, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2023
• What was most important to you with your approach to this portrayal?
  — Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 21 Mar. 2024
• Contrary to the portrayal of Oregon as the lynchpin, Washington was the key block in the Jenga tower.
  — Jon Wilner, The Mercury News, 3 Feb. 2024
• Schultz brought a blankness to his portrayal of a man who famously had charisma to spare.
  — Andy Kifer, Smithsonian Magazine, 18 July 2023
• That aids Lillis in her portrayal of Emily, who, at age 25, is five years older than the actress.
  — Thomas Floyd, Washington Post, 28 Sep. 2022
• The moving portrayal, at times, scuffs against the glossiness of Lee. Kuras’ film is competent, polished and awards-ready.
  — Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Sep. 2023
• Everybody in the fandom has had good things and bad things to say about the original Game of Thrones' portrayal of women.
  — Nick Romano, EW.com, 10 Oct. 2022
• Known for its portrayal of life in East Los Angeles, the movie has achieved cult classic status.
  — Alex Zaragoza, Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2024
• The project offers an intimate portrayal of adolescence amid stark social divides in a confusing and challenging world.
  — Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2025

Last Updated: 24 Mar 2025