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portrayal

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


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Later, he elaborates more fully on the genius of her portrayal.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

Smith told BBC Radio 2 she felt like an "adopted Scouser" since her critically acclaimed portrayal of Liverpool's Cilla Black in the ITV drama Cilla in 2014.

From BBC • Apr. 26, 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

I disagree with Hollywood’s portrayal of the modern American man.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

Yet in its very portrayal, and in the lavish detail paid to its design, there was a certain false glitz, as though the entire exhibit were under a limelight.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros




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