portrayal
noun
por·tray·al
pȯr-ˈtrā(-ə)l 
pər-
1
: the act or process or an instance of portraying : representation
2
: portrait
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his novel presents a moving portrayal of a woman searching for personal fulfillment and happiness
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Rosa Lyster, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
Erivo’s penchant for complexity also earned her an Emmy nomination for outstanding guest actress in a comedy series for her portrayal of quintuplets known as the Kazinsky sisters in Poker Face.
—Brande Victorian, HollywoodReporter, 29 Dec. 2025
Harrington became an instant fan favorite cast member with his portrayal of the family's building's superintendent, Dwayne, on One Day at a Time.
—Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 29 Dec. 2025
Seyfried received a Golden Globe nomination for Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Motion Picture (Musical or Comedy) for her portrayal of Ann Lee.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 29 Dec. 2025
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“Portrayal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/portrayal. Accessed 31 Dec. 2025.
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portrayal
noun
por·tray·al
pōr-ˈtrā(-ə)l
pȯr-
1
: the act or process of portraying : representation
2
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