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
Their portrayals reveal assumptions about women’s ability to direct and lead on set, often framing female directors as less competent or overly fragile.
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Kim Elsesser, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
Today, however, the digital age has changed that, allowing women in hip-hop to bypass traditional media portrayals and speak directly to their audiences.
—Sughnen Yongo, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Unlike the often-dystopian portrayals of AI, Mosscap embodies collaboration and humility, offering a refreshing perspective that invites us to rethink our relationship with technology.
—The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 20 Dec. 2024
While the mainstream portrayals of BDSM can help plant the initial seed of curiosity, they’re typically rooted in fantasy and aren’t always accurate portrayals of the practice.
—Varuna Srinivasan, Allure, 20 Dec. 2024
These media portrayals often ignore the slow-moving, more methodical work that defines most of the industry, preferring to highlight the moments of high drama that come with sudden wealth or catastrophic failure.
—Jay R. Young, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
This sensed of optimism is reflected in Anna Papa’s joyful set, which is bursting with bright colours and far removed from the usual sombre gray tones associated with a visit to hospital or portrayals of cancer wards in movies.
—Lee Sharrock, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
The study also probed specific attitudes and portrayals of Orthodox Jews.
—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
Kim Elsesser, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
Today, however, the digital age has changed that, allowing women in hip-hop to bypass traditional media portrayals and speak directly to their audiences.
—Sughnen Yongo, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Unlike the often-dystopian portrayals of AI, Mosscap embodies collaboration and humility, offering a refreshing perspective that invites us to rethink our relationship with technology.
—The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 20 Dec. 2024
While the mainstream portrayals of BDSM can help plant the initial seed of curiosity, they’re typically rooted in fantasy and aren’t always accurate portrayals of the practice.
—Varuna Srinivasan, Allure, 20 Dec. 2024
These media portrayals often ignore the slow-moving, more methodical work that defines most of the industry, preferring to highlight the moments of high drama that come with sudden wealth or catastrophic failure.
—Jay R. Young, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
This sensed of optimism is reflected in Anna Papa’s joyful set, which is bursting with bright colours and far removed from the usual sombre gray tones associated with a visit to hospital or portrayals of cancer wards in movies.
—Lee Sharrock, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
The study also probed specific attitudes and portrayals of Orthodox Jews.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for portrayals
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Excavations unearthed priceless statues and reliefs, including depictions of crouching lions and a youthful male figure.Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 14 Dec. 2024
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This small house contained a number of sensual, mythic depictions.Jacqui Palumbo, CNN, 12 Dec. 2024
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Facial hair and hats had been scribbled all over their portraits.Zoey Lyttle, People.com, 25 Dec. 2024
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Biographical portraits of pop stars, all in national tours at The Bushnell, ranged from Cher to Neil Diamond to Fanny Brice to Michael Jackson.Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 22 Dec. 2024
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While descriptions vary, engagement is the connection employees feel toward their places of work.Elizabeth Freedman, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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Yet these descriptions grossly understate the lived reality for most of those affected.Robert Pearl, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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“Portrayals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/portrayals. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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