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a vivid representation in words of someone or something
his account created in the jurors' heads a detailed portrait of a lonely old man
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Recent Examples of portrait
National magazines like Life and Ebony capitalized on them, running in their pages idealized portraits of domestic abundance that, intentionally or not, projected an image of culinary uniformity.
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Ashley Rose Young, Bon Appetit Magazine, 18 June 2026
At a stakeholders reception for the new center on Tuesday, June 16, the former first lady brought husband Barack Obama to tears with her choice of outfit, stepping on stage in a pencil skirt that featured a portrait of her late mother, Marian Robinson.
—Jennifer Hassan, USA Today, 18 June 2026
The portrait will be on display in the lobby of the $850 million presidential center, which features a slew of new commissions by artists such as Idris Khan, María Magdalena Campos-Pons, Theaster Gates, Rashid Johnson, and Julie Mehretu, among others.
—News Desk, Artforum, 18 June 2026
At Lambda events, the group often included a popular photo booth equipped with Kodak technology to provide free, professional-grade portraits to attendees.
—Tamar Carroll, The Conversation, 18 June 2026
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Ashley Rose Young, Bon Appetit Magazine, 18 June 2026
At a stakeholders reception for the new center on Tuesday, June 16, the former first lady brought husband Barack Obama to tears with her choice of outfit, stepping on stage in a pencil skirt that featured a portrait of her late mother, Marian Robinson.
—Jennifer Hassan, USA Today, 18 June 2026
The portrait will be on display in the lobby of the $850 million presidential center, which features a slew of new commissions by artists such as Idris Khan, María Magdalena Campos-Pons, Theaster Gates, Rashid Johnson, and Julie Mehretu, among others.
—News Desk, Artforum, 18 June 2026
At Lambda events, the group often included a popular photo booth equipped with Kodak technology to provide free, professional-grade portraits to attendees.
—Tamar Carroll, The Conversation, 18 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for portrait
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Witnesses provided officers with a photograph and description of the suspect's vehicle, helping investigators quickly identify and locate Harmon.—
Caroline Foreback,
CBS News,
13 June 2026
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Some Apple Intelligence features, like higher limits on image generation and descriptions of footage from smart home cameras compatible with Apple’s HomeKit system, will require an iCloud+ subscription.—
Lisa Eadicicco,
CNN Money,
13 June 2026
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One of Miami’s oldest Black communities, Overtown is a cautionary tale and a resounding depiction of the resiliency.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
15 June 2026
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The celebration ended with a fireworks display along the lakefront that included a fiery depiction of the American flag.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
14 June 2026
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His portrayal of Ken in Barbie earned nominations from the Academy Awards, BAFTA Awards, SAG Awards, Golden Globe Awards, and Critics Choice Awards.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
17 June 2026
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The Pitt, then, is a fitting gig, with its gritty portrayal of a hustling ER full of vulnerable patients and clinicians collectively muscling through.—
Abbey White,
HollywoodReporter,
17 June 2026
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The Padres remain on the fringe of the way-too-early playoff picture while waiting for Jackson Merrill, Xander Bogaerts and Machado to find their footing.—
Stephen J. Nesbitt,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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In the process of turning the house into a museum, countless artifacts, photos, and personal ephemera were uncovered, painting a vivid picture of the artist’s life at home.—
Katie Schultz,
Architectural Digest,
15 June 2026
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That meant weaving in comedy sketches, musical performances and choreography as well as clips that audiences had never seen before.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
15 June 2026
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Open a talk with someone important by showing a rough sketch that makes the idea easy to enjoy and invite input.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
15 June 2026
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“Portrait.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/portrait. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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