portrayal

Example Sentences

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You can sense a whole life behind these portrayals; they draw you in and make you want to know more.

From Los Angeles Times

Jacob Elordi won best supporting actor for his portrayal of the Monster in "Frankenstein," which also won three technical awards, while Amy Madigan won supporting actress for a villainous turn in horror flick "Weapons."

From Barron's

The World of Love has been dubbed the "movie of the year" by Korean media for its touching, empathetic portrayal of life after trauma.

From BBC

Jeremy Allen White’s portrayal of the Boss, brimming with bravado onstage but nearing a breakdown at home, recently earned him a Golden Globe nomination.

From The Wall Street Journal

In September, the Warrington-born teenager became the youngest male actor to win an Emmy award for his portrayal of a schoolboy accused of murdering a classmate.

From BBC