- present participle of portray.
portraying
Example Sentences
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Over the years, Trump has shared or amplified images portraying himself in roles that extend far beyond traditional political imagery.
From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026
He linked the reopening of the internet to restoring smart services and meeting demands of citizens who had "stood by the system and Iran", while portraying it as necessary for scientific and knowledge-based development.
From BBC • May 27, 2026
Musk spent three days on the stand portraying himself as a selfless benefactor seeking to reconcile the advancement of AI with the preservation of humanity.
From Barron's • May 14, 2026
For me, the emotion and connection was the bigger aspect of portraying Frenchie.
From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026
The way American newspapers caricatured his portly build and bald head, portraying him like some stubby supervillain sprung from the pages of one of their ludicrous comic books.
From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin
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