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portrait

[pawr-trit, -treyt, pohr-] / ˈpɔr trɪt, -treɪt, ˈpoʊr- /


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Fukada's quiet portrait of solitude and thwarted love in rural Japan with his "Nagi Notes" is one of three Japanese movies in the 22-strong main competition in Cannes, the world's biggest film festival.

From Barron's • May 13, 2026

Contradicting Herndon, the author offers a persuasive portrait of a loving, mutually supportive marriage.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026

Originally painted with one strap languidly falling from the shoulder, Sargent’s portrait created a stir in late-1800s Paris.

From Salon • May 6, 2026

On Wednesday, Prince William and Princess Catherine also delighted fans by sharing a new family portrait, as they marked 15 years of marriage.

From BBC • May 2, 2026

By spring, he was sending Maggie gifts again, like the engraved portrait of himself created for his upcoming book.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock




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