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单词 portrayal
释义

portrayal

noun

por·​tray·​al pȯr-ˈtrā(-ə)l How to pronounce portrayal (audio)
pər-
1
: the act or process or an instance of portraying : representation
2
: portrait

Synonyms

  • definition
  • delineation
  • depiction
  • description
  • picture
  • portrait
  • portraiture
  • rendering
  • sketch
  • vignette
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Example Sentences

his novel presents a moving portrayal of a woman searching for personal fulfillment and happiness
Recent Examples on the Web Off of that role, Redmayne secured an agent and has since gone on to star in the Fantastic Beasts franchise and win many accolades for his dramatic acting work, including an Oscar for his portrayal of Stephen Hawking in The Theory of Everything. Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 13 Sep. 2022 The 33-year-old actress is nominated for outstanding lead actress in a limited or anthology series or movie for her portrayal of Anderson in the Hulu mini-series. Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 12 Sep. 2022 The actress became famous for her groundbreaking portrayal of a Black female authority figure in a major TV role, which came just two years after the 1964 Civil Rights Act was passed. Abbey White, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 Aug. 2022 Obituary: Williams brought a hard-edge charisma to his portrayal of Omar Little in David Simon’s five-season epic. New York Times, 19 Aug. 2022 Directed by the Tim Burton, the 2022 portrayal of the ghoulish family remains true to the original Charles Addams cartoons. Chaise Sanders, Country Living, 5 Sep. 2022 Turgenev found limited understanding among his literary peers, but one notable figure, Dostoyevsky, was very taken with the portrayal of Bazarov. Keith Gessen, The New Yorker, 29 Aug. 2022 Singh said the portrayal of Rhyah was biting, but nuanced. Sakshi Venkatraman, NBC News, 24 Aug. 2022 The University of Southern California’s Annenberg Inclusion Initiative wants to tackle these portrayals, and plans to release a report on the portrayal of abortions and reproductive health. Paige Mcglauflin, Fortune, 18 Aug. 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

1843, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

portrayal

noun

por·​tray·​al pȯr-ˈtrā-əl How to pronounce portrayal (audio)
: the act or result of showing in a portrait or describing in words or images
The movie is an accurate portrayal of her life.

portrayal

noun

as in portrait
a vivid representation in words of someone or something his novel presents a moving portrayal of a woman searching for personal fulfillment and happiness

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • portrait
  • description
  • depiction
  • picture
  • tale
  • rendering
  • definition
  • sketch
  • portraiture
  • narrative
  • vignette
  • account
  • story
  • delineation
  • chronicle
  • illustration
  • anecdote
  • explanation
  • report
  • demonstration
  • yarn
  • exposition
  • exemplification
  • clarification
  • elucidation
  • explication
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