portrayal
Example Sentences
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And he won another Tony for his savage portrayal of Roy M. Cohn in the Broadway revival of Tony Kushner’s two-part epic, “Angels in America.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 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
The portrayal of that grief is where Mr. Armitage’s translation achieves its most transcendent power.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 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
Once we have posed the problem of this “artisan’s” portrayal, we feel compelled to investigate it further.
From "History of Art, Volume 1" by H.W. Janson
Vocabulary lists containing portrayal
Academy Awards, List 6
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Between Shades of Gray
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The Unmapped Sea
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