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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Lori A Bashian Fox News, FOXNews.com, 23 Apr. 2025
Stan even picked up an Academy Award nomination for his portrayal of Trump, thwarting the skepticism that emerged when the project was first announced.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 22 Apr. 2025
Stewart was nominated for Best Actress for her portrayal of Princess Diana in Spencer.
—Catherine Santino, People.com, 21 Apr. 2025
Its portrayal of identical twins who are polar opposites largely stands apart from the crowd, but like the others, Leaves of Grass taps into the seemingly symbiotic relationship identical twins possess.
—Barry Levitt, Vulture, 18 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for portrayal
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“Portrayal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/portrayal. Accessed 30 Apr. 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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