portrayal
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Maybe “Lanterns” can inspire us with its portrayal of worthiness.
From Salon ● Aug. 16, 2026
Pierre’s Stewart holds the gravitas of that portrayal while also capturing the original intent of his character’s co-creator, Neal Adams, to have him evoke a young Sidney Poitier.
From Salon ● Aug. 14, 2026
The president, played by Jeff Daniels, emerges as focused, canny, charming and witty in this fond portrayal.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 13, 2026
She won a Bafta for her portrayal of Livia in the BBC's I, Claudius and received a Tony Award nomination for playing the title role in Marlene.
From BBC ● Aug. 8, 2026
All were an accurate portrayal and would certainly be considered anti-Soviet.
From "Between Shades of Gray" by Ruta Sepetys
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
It’s a real role in the church, and while it’s not exactly like Hollywood portrayals, it’s not entirely dissimilar from the movies either.
From Slate ● Jun. 8, 2026
He is renowned for his stylish portrayals of Edinburgh New Town interiors and his vibrant, simplified still lifes.
From BBC ● Jun. 5, 2026
Having sat on the other side of the table from Times staff, managers can’t help but wonder about the newspaper’s portrayals of other companies involved in labor disputes.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 27, 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
Vocabulary lists containing portrayal
Academy Awards, List 6
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Between Shades of Gray
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