portrait

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

NOUN

drawn representation; description

Synonyms

STRONGEST

account characterization depiction figure image likeness model painting photograph picture portrayal profile silhouette sketch snapshot vignette

STRONG

portraiture simulacrum

WEAK

spitting image

Example Sentences

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

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2026

But in “The Last Titans,” Mr. Vinen gives us an arresting dual portrait of human greatness.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

The day after she was sacked, her official portrait was thrown in the trash at the very building that had been her domain.

From Salon • Apr. 9, 2026

I ended up with this cool portrait and priceless memories.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

Or to do a portrait of when they were still alive.

From "Boy 2.0" by Tracey Baptiste

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