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portrayal

[pawr-tray-uhl, pohr-] / pɔrˈtreɪ əl, poʊr- /


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Director Prakash Jha's Rajneeti in 2010 added another dimension to his acting as his portrayal of an astute politician was delivered with perfection.

From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2026

The show was frank in its portrayal of, among other subjects, social isolation, economic disparity, the immigrant experience and unconventional families.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 7, 2026

Howells, from Pontypridd, Rhondda Cynon Taf, won the Bafta Cymru for best actor in 2021 for his portrayal of Colin in Russell T Davies' 1980s-set drama It's A Sin.

From BBC ● Oct. 5, 2026

Mr. Tommasini’s portrayal reveals the strong will beneath the contralto’s well-mannered surface.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 18, 2026

Perhaps best remembered was his surprise portrayal of Betsy Ross.

From "The Westing Game" by Ellen Raskin

Adds Miyashita: "These puzzles beckon our curiosity. After all, spiral forms in nature have inspired human creations ranging from rotini pasta, to a barber's pole or even portrayals of the biblical 'Tower of Babel'."

From Science Daily ● Sep. 1, 2026

Inspired by Hans Holbein, this portrait of the English novelist and his artist partner was one of the first celebratory portrayals of a gay couple.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 12, 2026

What once would have required a professional production team can now be created and distributed in hours, allowing supporters and campaigns to produce highly stylized portrayals of political figures at scale.

From Salon ● Jun. 6, 2026

He is renowned for his stylish portrayals of Edinburgh New Town interiors and his vibrant, simplified still lifes.

From BBC ● Jun. 5, 2026

Fortunately, today’s scientists, historians, and art collectors have rediscovered and acknowledged her work for what it is: amazingly beautiful, accurate portrayals of insect metamorphoses and ecosystems.

From "The Girl Who Drew Butterflies: How Maria Merian's Art Changed Science" by Joyce Sidman




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