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as in described
to give a representation or account of in words
the author portrays her characters with lifelike vividness
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as in characterized
to point out the chief quality or qualities of an individual or group
traditionally, European authors portrayed the natives as wise and noble
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as in depicted
to present a picture of
a landscape that portrays the scenery near the town where the painter grew up
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as in played
to present a portrayal or performance of
gained fame portraying Susan B. Anthony in a one-woman show
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Recent Examples of portrayed
That is, until Gary runs into Madison, portrayed by Adria Arjona.
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Ars Technica, 23 Dec. 2024
The former ruling family, widely condemned over the president’s use of chemical weapons against his own civilians, have been portrayed as sincere sweethearts.
—Timothy Nerozzi, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 23 Dec. 2024
The politician portrayed Waldo Johnston II, the father of spoiled rich kid Waldo Johnston III (Blake McIver Ewing).
—Fox News, 23 Dec. 2024
Kevin Costner portrayed the team’s coach Jim White, supplying them with confidence, determination and hope.
—Cory Mull, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
The actor then portrayed the murderer of President Lincoln, John Wilkes Booth in the excellent series Manhunt on Apple TV+ as well.
—Maelle Beauget-Uhl, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
Still, no character is more transformed than José (portrayed by Diego Vásquez in later episodes), who becomes hyper-focused on his inventions and alchemy instead of the contentment of his wife and children.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
On Sunday, December 8, five actors who portrayed the fictional McCallister siblings reunited for a meet-and-greet at Pandora's Box Toys & Collectibles in Lafayette, New Jersey.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
Some 30% of the characters were portrayed as wealthy or upper-middle class.
—William Earl, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
Ars Technica, 23 Dec. 2024
The former ruling family, widely condemned over the president’s use of chemical weapons against his own civilians, have been portrayed as sincere sweethearts.
—Timothy Nerozzi, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 23 Dec. 2024
The politician portrayed Waldo Johnston II, the father of spoiled rich kid Waldo Johnston III (Blake McIver Ewing).
—Fox News, 23 Dec. 2024
Kevin Costner portrayed the team’s coach Jim White, supplying them with confidence, determination and hope.
—Cory Mull, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
The actor then portrayed the murderer of President Lincoln, John Wilkes Booth in the excellent series Manhunt on Apple TV+ as well.
—Maelle Beauget-Uhl, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
Still, no character is more transformed than José (portrayed by Diego Vásquez in later episodes), who becomes hyper-focused on his inventions and alchemy instead of the contentment of his wife and children.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
On Sunday, December 8, five actors who portrayed the fictional McCallister siblings reunited for a meet-and-greet at Pandora's Box Toys & Collectibles in Lafayette, New Jersey.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
Some 30% of the characters were portrayed as wealthy or upper-middle class.
—William Earl, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
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Experts Weigh In Jonathan Hinton Westover, chair and professor of organizational leadership and change at Utah Valley University, described the theme as emblematic of a toxic workplace culture.George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
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While the orchid was first collected in 2009, it was officially described just this year by Farminhão and his colleagues.Jonathan Lambert, NPR, 31 Dec. 2024
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His work is characterized by thorough research and a deep passion for gambling, including a keen interest in sports betting, online casinos, and poker strategies.Matthew Gover, Miami Herald, 6 Jan. 2025
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The Pleistocene was characterized by dramatic changes in climate, including a series of ice ages.Andre A. Naranjo, The Conversation, 6 Jan. 2025
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The team’s original logo, used until 1971, depicted a caricature of a Native American wearing a loincloth, tomahawk and headdress running on top of an outline of the region, including Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska, Iowa, Oklahoma and Arkansas.Daniel Desrochers, Kansas City Star, 8 Jan. 2025
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Calmer moments are depicted; game birds relax beneath pomegranate trees and next to budding roses.George Nelson for ArtNews, Robb Report, 7 Jan. 2025
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Social media has played a pivotal role in this shift, allowing smaller businesses like Atlantis Vintage to thrive alongside giants such as The RealReal and Vestiaire Collective.Kate Hardcastle, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
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The Hawthorns played ‘Feliz Navidad’ at the end in honour of coach Carlos Corberan.Michael Walker, The Athletic, 28 Dec. 2024
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In both Hong Kong and Mainland China, high-yielding mega-capitalization stocks such as banks, energy, and insurance companies performed well as China’s Treasury bonds had a rare down day.Brendan Ahern, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Dylan performed at benefits for CORE, sang with Seeger at a voter registration rally sponsored by the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee and performed with Baez at the 1963 March on Washington.Grant Wong, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
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Many fans have interpreted Murdock – the Brave Olivine's chef – and his history with another man named Mitchell as potentially romantic.Oliver Brandt, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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Everybody was assigned the same script and one director interpreted it as taking place on an airplane.Matt Minton, Variety, 21 Dec. 2024
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