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portrait

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


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At times, it feels like a victory lap, the most flattering possible portrait of a man who might be toying with the idea of going out while he’s still on top.

From Salon • Apr. 19, 2026

Here are some portrait highlights from the 2026 Festival of Books:

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2026

The Independent's reviewer, Nick Hilton, though, gave the "generation-defining show" four stars, saying it "paints a clear-eyed, unflattering portrait of modern America".

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

John Galsworthy’s tales of an affluent family in Victorian and Edwardian England offer a vivid portrait of a vanished era.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

The portrait studio was wedged between a barbershop and a shoe store.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu




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