portrayal
Example Sentences
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Other complaints about his portrayal of political rival councillor Jan Matecki as a burglar on social media are understood to remain under investigation as well.
From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026
It isn’t true, although one of the marvelous aspects of Ms. Hall’s consistently seductive portrayal is Claire’s interior debate over her feelings for Kyle.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026
Metcalf won best featured actress for her portrayal of Willie Loman’s protective wife, Linda Loman, in “Death of a Salesman.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026
John Lithgow won Best Actor for his portrayal of Roald Dahl in "Giant", and praised the play as "extraordinarily important right now."
From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026
Yet in its very portrayal, and in the lavish detail paid to its design, there was a certain false glitz, as though the entire exhibit were under a limelight.
From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros
Vocabulary lists containing portrayal
Academy Awards, List 6
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Between Shades of Gray
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