Wondering how to use Portrayal in a sentence? Below are 20 example sentences from real English texts. Including the meaning and synonyms such as depiction or portrait.

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Portrayal in a sentence

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Portrayal meaning

  1. The act of portraying.
  2. The result of portraying; a representation, description, or portrait.

Synonyms of Portrayal

depiction portrait delineation characterization playacting playing acting personation enactment characterisation picture word-painting word picture portraiture performing

Example sentences (20)

Crafting a complete portrayal of Anakin Skywalker isn't possible without contemplating his evil persona, Darth Vader.

If you’re yearning for an accurate portrayal of car racing with surprises at every turn, this is not the for you.

Anderson offers an accurate portrayal of the depravity of the '70s, evoking memories of when he grew up in California.

Despite that, complaints have been raised about its perceived sympathetic portrayal of DiCaprio’s murderous character.

Selleck's portrayal adds depth to the ensemble cast, infusing his character with a sense of determination and intrigue.

EastEnders star Danielle Harold has had a busy year scooping up awards for her portrayal of Lola Pearce in the BBC soap.

Harris keeps Spidey’s trademark wit but opts for a more solemn disposition, resulting in a fresh but faithful portrayal.

His portrayal in the 2015 movie was lauded for its sincerity, which can be seen across the whole of Cohen's filmography.

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In America, therianthropy is on display in horror films, from Lon Chaney’s 1941 portrayal to Benicio del Toro’s in 2010.

Long before the rave reviews about his portrayal of billionaire Logan Roy, Brian Cox was incredible in Zodiac.

Petrov delivers a captivating portrayal as he leads his crew against formidable odds in a weathered old tank.

More could have been said about the balance of nepotism with Sarina’s portrayal of independent female power.

Much attention was placed on the deliberate use of local music to express the portrayal of the theme for the costume band.

Fans loved the performances, particularly Jason Momoa's incredible portrayal of Harp, and the constant thrill of the series.

Mamta Mohandas, on the other hand, delivers yet another portrayal of a role whose traits are no different from her true self.

One of the most striking aspects of is its portrayal of the village residents as imperfect characters, much like anyone else.

His portrayal of stamp paper scamster Abdul Karim Telgi has been lauded by audiences as well as critics.

Johnson's portrayal of Trump immediately stole the spotlight as he crashed the debate stage and mercilessly mocked his rivals.

But that hasn’t prevented the series from garnering plenty of controversy for its often inaccurate portrayal of real-life events.

Christian Bale's portrayal of American Psycho's Patrick Bateman wasn't inspired by a serial killer but by a Tom Cruise interview.

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Common combinations with portrayal

These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts:

  • portrayal of 164×
  • his portrayal 40×
  • the portrayal 12×
  • her portrayal 12×
  • its portrayal 10×
  • portrayal in
  • their portrayal
  • intimate portrayal
  • and portrayal
  • portrayal as

Frequently asked questions

How do you use "portrayal" in a sentence?
An example: "Crafting a complete portrayal of Anakin Skywalker isn't possible without contemplating his evil persona, Darth Vader." This page contains 20 example sentences with the word "portrayal" from real English texts.
What does "portrayal" mean?
Portrayal means: The act of portraying.
What are synonyms of "portrayal"?
Common synonyms of "portrayal" include: depiction, portrait, delineation, characterization, playacting, playing, acting, personation. Plus 7 more synonyms.
How many example sentences with "portrayal" are there?
Voorbeeldzinnen.info contains 20 example sentences with "portrayal", drawn from a database of millions of English sentences.

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