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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Where to watch:Prime Video ‘A Different Man’ Sebastian Stan won a Golden Globe for his portrayal of an aspiring actor with neurofibromatosis who undergoes an experimental treatment to address his large facial tumors.
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Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 31 Jan. 2025
Adding to the show’s success, lead actor Jaideep Ahlawat has claimed the No. 1 spot on IMDb’s Popular Indian Celebrities list for his portrayal of Inspector Hathi Ram Chaudhary.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 30 Jan. 2025
Instead, the film received seven nominations at the Razzie Awards, including a Worst Actor nod for Joaquin Phoenix, who won his Oscar for his portrayal of Arthur Fleck in 2020.
—Jonathan Granoff, Newsweek, 29 Jan. 2025
Hopkins, who is well known for his own monstrous portrayal of Hannibal Lector in Silence of the Lambs, has been working frequently, including voicing a character in the two-part Netflix film Rebel Moon and forthcoming sci-fi flick Eyes in the Trees.
—Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 31 Jan. 2025
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Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 31 Jan. 2025
Adding to the show’s success, lead actor Jaideep Ahlawat has claimed the No. 1 spot on IMDb’s Popular Indian Celebrities list for his portrayal of Inspector Hathi Ram Chaudhary.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 30 Jan. 2025
Instead, the film received seven nominations at the Razzie Awards, including a Worst Actor nod for Joaquin Phoenix, who won his Oscar for his portrayal of Arthur Fleck in 2020.
—Jonathan Granoff, Newsweek, 29 Jan. 2025
Hopkins, who is well known for his own monstrous portrayal of Hannibal Lector in Silence of the Lambs, has been working frequently, including voicing a character in the two-part Netflix film Rebel Moon and forthcoming sci-fi flick Eyes in the Trees.
—Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 31 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for portrayal
Noun
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Some have said the film is a poor depiction of the trans community.—
Kalhan Rosenblatt,
NBC News,
7 Feb. 2025
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The depiction of the two swans has been both an enigma and a source of inspiration for artists.—
Angelica Frey,
JSTOR Daily,
3 Feb. 2025
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His beautifully detailed illustrations-more than 6,600 in all-and descriptions of 810 species and 350 regional populations will enrich every birder’s experience.—
Kevin Spencer,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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The roles are similar but there are differences in the job descriptions.—
Gregory Royal Pratt,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Feb. 2025
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Experts say a portrait bought at an antique market in France about 15 years ago is in fact an early painting by Amedeo Modigliani, according to Corriere Adriatico.—
The Editors of ARTnews,
ARTnews.com,
6 Feb. 2025
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The two decide to embark on a cross-country road trip to process this new stage of their relationship in an intimate portrait of friendship, transition and America.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
5 Feb. 2025
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Conclusion Guy Bisson’s analysis paints a picture of a film industry adapting to a new normal.—
Jamie Lang,
Variety,
16 Feb. 2025
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And consider this: Only two of the last 10 BAFTA winners for best film went on to win the Oscar for best picture — Nomadland in 2021 and Oppenheimer in 2024.—
Paul Grein,
Billboard,
16 Feb. 2025
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“Portrayal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/portrayal. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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