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portrays

VERB

represent, imitate

Synonyms

STRONGEST

characterize depict describe illustrate interpret paint render

STRONG

copy delineate draw duplicate figure image impersonate limn mimic parody photograph picture reproduce simulate sketch

WEAK

act like

Antonyms

STRONGEST

confuse mix up obscure

STRONG

be original

Example Sentences

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Western officials, military analysts and documents retrieved from the battlefield suggest a more chaotic reality than the museum portrays.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

In Widow's Bay, Rhys portrays Tom Loftis, the mayor of a community struggling with no wi-fi, poor mobile phone signal and locals who believe the island is cursed.

From BBC • May 1, 2026

Despite how much the film’s script emphasizes the importance of education, the narrative itself portrays only a right way and wrong way to react.

From Salon • Apr. 26, 2026

Despite Dee’s savagery, Blyth portrays Taylor’s cellmate as loyal and honest — someone who believes in a personal code of conduct.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2026

This 1805 Benjamin West painting, Benjamin Franklin Drawing Electricity from the Sky, portrays Franklin as a scientific hero.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock