as in depictions
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 portrayals
The study also probed specific attitudes and portrayals of Orthodox Jews.
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William Earl, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
Her notable works include portrayals of Michelle Obama and Breonna Taylor—the former of which was part of the iconic Obama Portraits, and won international recognition.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 6 Dec. 2024
Jeff Simpson, Coalition for Faith and Media trustee and CEO of Desert Management Corp, opened the ceremony by highlighting the importance of diverse portrayals of faith in media.
—Andrés Buenahora, Variety, 5 Dec. 2024
In the late ’60s, portrayals of women dealing with motherhood beyond their expectations began showing up on screen.
—William Earl, Variety, 5 Dec. 2024
Biden failed to respond with any corrective truths or positive portrayals of immigrant families.
—Julia Preston, The New Yorker, 30 Nov. 2024
Likewise, the 2018 Egyptian spy thriller The Angel, set during the Six Day War in 1967, has been blasted by both sides for its portrayals.
—Alex Ben Block, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Nov. 2024
When playing the formidable Wizard of Oz, Grey decided not to base his performance on any previous portrayals.
—Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 22 Nov. 2024
These awards will celebrate diverse portrayals of faith and spirituality that are broadly compelling and nuanced.
—William Earl, Variety, 21 Nov. 2024
William Earl, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
Her notable works include portrayals of Michelle Obama and Breonna Taylor—the former of which was part of the iconic Obama Portraits, and won international recognition.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 6 Dec. 2024
Jeff Simpson, Coalition for Faith and Media trustee and CEO of Desert Management Corp, opened the ceremony by highlighting the importance of diverse portrayals of faith in media.
—Andrés Buenahora, Variety, 5 Dec. 2024
In the late ’60s, portrayals of women dealing with motherhood beyond their expectations began showing up on screen.
—William Earl, Variety, 5 Dec. 2024
Biden failed to respond with any corrective truths or positive portrayals of immigrant families.
—Julia Preston, The New Yorker, 30 Nov. 2024
Likewise, the 2018 Egyptian spy thriller The Angel, set during the Six Day War in 1967, has been blasted by both sides for its portrayals.
—Alex Ben Block, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Nov. 2024
When playing the formidable Wizard of Oz, Grey decided not to base his performance on any previous portrayals.
—Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 22 Nov. 2024
These awards will celebrate diverse portrayals of faith and spirituality that are broadly compelling and nuanced.
—William Earl, Variety, 21 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for portrayals
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To promote more diverse and nuanced depictions of Jewish Americans, the study recommended elevating Jewish characters whose stories often remain untold; being mindful of tropes that associate Jews with money or power; and giving voice to Jewish pride and joy.Seth Abramovitch, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Dec. 2024
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Two facial reconstructions, one in grayscale and another in color with a beard, bear a striking resemblance to common depictions of Santa Claus.Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 7 Dec. 2024
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With portraits of Suntaranon and her mother and snapshots of the markets in Trang, the photos make reading the book feel as immersive as eating in the restaurant.The Bon Appétit and Epicurious Staffs, Bon Appétit, 10 Dec. 2024
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Kate Middleton and Prince William and tapped Pilkington as their private photographer for their wedding in 2011, and have entrusted her in the years that followed to take the birthday portraits of their children, Prince George, 11 Princess Charlotte, 9, and Prince Louis, 6.Janine Henni, People.com, 7 Dec. 2024
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But these polished descriptions, like many attempts to summarize compelling stories, rarely convey the excitement of reading a book that genuinely surprises you.Tajja Isen, The Atlantic, 11 Dec. 2024
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Adding readable features to PDFs, ensuring data tables in Excel sheets have clearly defined row and column headers, and structuring Word documents and PowerPoint presentations with proper headings and helpful text descriptions for visual content.Ran Ronen, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Portrayals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/portrayals. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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