portrayal
AmericanOther Word Forms
- misportrayal noun
- nonportrayal noun
- preportrayal noun
Etymology
Origin of portrayal
Example Sentences
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They added: "We witness first-hand the medical challenges that these children and their families endure, which makes the portrayal of conjoined twins as a form of entertainment or spectacle especially problematic."
From BBC
As well as being named best actor for his portrayal of John Davidson in the film I Swear, Aramayo also received the Rising Star award.
From BBC
On a show that mainly followed the lives of teenagers, Dane’s portrayal of troubled father Cal was scene-stealing as he navigated themes of repression, toxic masculinity and generational conflict.
From Salon
Mays’ portrayal — I can’t imagine anyone topping his interpretation of the character — is fiendishly complex.
From Los Angeles Times
Duvall shades Sonny’s run from the law into a nuanced portrayal of wounded pride and unanswerable questions.
From Los Angeles Times
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