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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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But the way Riley’s screenplay portrays the average shoplifter may help the film skirt the inevitable pearl-clutching and finger-wagging.

From Salon • May 22, 2026

Tanaka herself delightfully portrays the slightly dim family maid the “kids” enlist for their scheme.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 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

Despite Dee’s savagery, Blyth portrays Taylor’s cellmate as loyal and honest — someone who believes in a personal code of conduct.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2026

And if I’m such a rock star, how come the media always portrays me as some unwashed geek who never goes outside?

From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline