as in portrait
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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Recent Examples of portraiture
Known for her use of grayscale to depict Black skin and vibrant, symbolic backgrounds, Sherald’s work centers on the humanity and resilience of her subjects, often overlooked in traditional portraiture.
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Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 25 Sep. 2024
His methodology blurred the lines between photography, video, portraiture, sculpture, and site-specific works.
—Nathan Pugh, Smithsonian Magazine, 21 Oct. 2024
Since the ultimate creative act – and ultimate threat – would be the creation of other gods, Yahweh has reason to be especially wary of divine portraiture.
—Jonathon Keats, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
Yet Bacon was radical in striving to uncover man's base animal nature through portraiture.
—The Week Uk, theweek, 25 Oct. 2024
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Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 25 Sep. 2024
His methodology blurred the lines between photography, video, portraiture, sculpture, and site-specific works.
—Nathan Pugh, Smithsonian Magazine, 21 Oct. 2024
Since the ultimate creative act – and ultimate threat – would be the creation of other gods, Yahweh has reason to be especially wary of divine portraiture.
—Jonathon Keats, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
Yet Bacon was radical in striving to uncover man's base animal nature through portraiture.
—The Week Uk, theweek, 25 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for portraiture
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The federal government issued $2 currency notes beginning in 1862, which first had a portrait of Alexander Hamilton on the cover.John Tufts, The Courier-Journal, 16 Dec. 2024
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The portraits Joseph took for the agency captured the dignity of the women at work on SS George Washington Carver, exactly what the propaganda agency wanted to show.April White, JSTOR Daily, 16 Dec. 2024
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Both descriptions are consistent with Grossman’s reputation as a brash, savvy negotiator.Gabe Cohn, New York Times, 25 Dec. 2024
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Unfortunately, the United States fits that description.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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The actor recently appeared on SiriusXM’s The Morning Mash Up to promote his upcoming film A Complete Unknown, which has given Chalamet Oscar buzz for his portrayal of singer-songwriter Bob Dylan.Lexi Carson, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Dec. 2024
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As beloved as Menken’s work is, the Disney Princess franchise has faced considerable criticism for its portrayal of young women, arguing that its heroines’ only goals are to find love.Katcy Stephan, Variety, 20 Dec. 2024
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The first time around, the series was hailed as a brutal critique of economic exploitation and capitalist society thanks to its depiction of the contestants’ backstories, as well as its focus on how the economically downtrodden are treated by others regardless of the reason for their circumstances.Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 24 Dec. 2024
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Over the years, its hilariously relatable depiction of Yuletide chaos has made Christmas Vacation a beloved holiday staple.John Russell, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
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“Portraiture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/portraiture. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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