portrayal
noun
the act of portraying.
portrayals
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pluralof portrayal.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Their portrayals, mixing ferocious strength with stark vulnerability, make the tragedy’s pileup of bodies at the end all the more piercing.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 11, 2026
Adds Miyashita: "These puzzles beckon our curiosity. After all, spiral forms in nature have inspired human creations ranging from rotini pasta, to a barber's pole or even portrayals of the biblical 'Tower of Babel'."
From Science Daily ● Sep. 1, 2026
His approach appears designed to replace years of secondhand portrayals with direct exposure.
From Salon ● Aug. 2, 2026
Fiona admits Duchess' presence sometimes unsettled other dog owners, but is adamant the breed's muscular appearance, as well as media portrayals, are causing a harmful stigma.
From BBC ● Jul. 1, 2026
Fortunately, today’s scientists, historians, and art collectors have rediscovered and acknowledged her work for what it is: amazingly beautiful, accurate portrayals of insect metamorphoses and ecosystems.
From "The Girl Who Drew Butterflies: How Maria Merian's Art Changed Science" by Joyce Sidman
