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portrays

VERB

represent, imitate

Synonyms

STRONGEST

characterize depict describe illustrate interpret paint render

STRONG

copy delineate draw duplicate figure image impersonate limn mimic parody photograph picture reproduce simulate sketch

WEAK

act like

Antonyms

STRONGEST

confuse mix up obscure

STRONG

be original

Example Sentences

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In legal filings, Justice portrays the Rowlings as rivals trying to “pilfer one of West Virginia’s crown jewels.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

For here, as in her 2020 novel, “Hamnet,” the author portrays individuals who are shaped but not defined by historical circumstance.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

In Widow's Bay, Rhys portrays Tom Loftis, the mayor of a community struggling with no wi-fi, poor mobile phone signal and locals who believe the island is cursed.

From BBC • May 1, 2026

Written with clear compassion and boasting a robust performance by Lili Taylor, “I Shot Andy Warhol” portrays Solanas as a product of modern alienation.

From Salon • Apr. 29, 2026

Squire portrays himself as aghast—though he can hardly have been surprised—when one famous condemned murderer, Shillitoni, interrupted an autopsy by going mad in his cell, breaking his furniture, and tearing his bedding to shreds.

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover