portrayed

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As the normies, Teller and his naive wife, portrayed by Scarlett Johansson, feel like kids playing dress-up.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

He was one of four artists portrayed in Ken Russell's 1962 film Pop Goes the Easel, also creating idents for the BBC Four Goes Pop series.

From BBC • May 17, 2026

While both F. Murray Abraham, who played Salieri, and Tom Hulce, who portrayed Mozart, earned nominations for the 1984 Oscars, Abraham went home with the prize.

From Salon • May 16, 2026

So I think that is a structural problem, because, prosecutors, however they’re portrayed in the media, they’re representing the state.

From Slate • May 12, 2026

Unfortunately, the doctor sounded as condescending as Leah had portrayed him.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock