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portrayal

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


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A towering performance that is also impressively contoured, Lithgow’s portrayal of dyspeptic British author Roald Dahl infuses Mark Rosenblatt’s drama with chilling mystery.

From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026

Church was highly aware that the only novel quality American landscape painting might really offer was the portrayal of wilderness.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

The film’s portrayal of The Jackson 5 years aims for even rosier nostalgia, evoking memories of hearing a young Michael’s voice, cascading over the radio waves and into the hearts of millions.

From Salon • Apr. 25, 2026

Like Li, he was upset by the "ugly" portrayal of his likeness as a "sleazy" antagonist in the show.

From Barron's • Apr. 24, 2026

Perhaps best remembered was his surprise portrayal of Betsy Ross.

From "The Westing Game" by Ellen Raskin




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