How to Use portrayal in a Sentence

portrayal

noun

• The portrayal of witchcraft and the Sanderson sisters in the new film had to change to meet the times.
  — The Salt Lake Tribune, 7 Oct. 2022
• His portrayal remains one of the TV world’s gifts to fans of slick lawmen.
  — Matthew Gilbert, BostonGlobe.com, 18 July 2023
• Lee’s portrayal could be read as that of a cunning Jezebel, a woman out to destroy the man who loves her.
  — Richard Newby, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Oct. 2024
• Those parts of who he was come out on the screen through the charisma and energy of Domingo’s portrayal.
  — Shelli Nicole, Vogue, 1 Nov. 2023
• Phoenix earned the best actor Oscar for his portrayal of Arthur Fleck, aka the Joker.
  — Ellise Shafer, Variety, 3 Apr. 2024
• In this version’s portrayal, Red Hood is much angrier and holds a grudge against the hero.
  — George Yang, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2022
• Hugh Grant is getting big buzz for his portrayal of the sinister man with a plan.
  — Chris Foran, Journal Sentinel, 6 Nov. 2024
• Sam’s portrayal of the role in the trailer is restrained and suits the situation at hand.
  — Sweta Kaushal, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024
• Fonda would go on to win her first Academy Award for her portrayal in the film.
  — Ethan Millman, Rolling Stone, 20 June 2024
• Roundtree was best known for his portrayal of private eye John Shaft in the 1971 film Shaft, leading him to be known as the first Black action hero.
  — Conor Murray, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2023
• The movie ‘Flamin’ Hot’ packages its rags-to-riches tale with an upbeat portrayal of Frito-Lay that feels like a very long ad.
  — Sylvio Martins, Bon Appétit, 12 June 2023
• This approach allows for a well-rounded portrayal of the sport.
  — Melissa Noel, Essence, 25 Oct. 2023
• One part of the show’s genius has always been its portrayal of the superwealthy Roys as both deeply human and alien.
  — James Poniewozik, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2023
• What was most important to you with your approach to this portrayal?
  — Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 21 Mar. 2024
• Contrary to the portrayal of Oregon as the lynchpin, Washington was the key block in the Jenga tower.
  — Jon Wilner, The Mercury News, 3 Feb. 2024
• Schultz brought a blankness to his portrayal of a man who famously had charisma to spare.
  — Andy Kifer, Smithsonian Magazine, 18 July 2023
• That aids Lillis in her portrayal of Emily, who, at age 25, is five years older than the actress.
  — Thomas Floyd, Washington Post, 28 Sep. 2022
• The moving portrayal, at times, scuffs against the glossiness of Lee. Kuras’ film is competent, polished and awards-ready.
  — Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Sep. 2023
• Everybody in the fandom has had good things and bad things to say about the original Game of Thrones' portrayal of women.
  — Nick Romano, EW.com, 10 Oct. 2022
• Known for its portrayal of life in East Los Angeles, the movie has achieved cult classic status.
  — Alex Zaragoza, Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2024
• What really comes to mind is that it’s been a defining aspect of my life to have contributed to the portrayal.
  — Emily Longeretta, Variety, 23 Sep. 2024
• Young-White then released a statement of his own, attempting to clear the air regarding the portrayal of his claims in the media.
  — Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 7 Aug. 2024
• There are jugs that aim for a realistic portrayal of a figure and jugs of Prince Charles that look like Dumbo.
  — Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 27 Sep. 2024
• To be clear: The Big Bad Wolf’s portrayal isn’t necessarily a bad choice, but one parents should be aware of.
  — Kristen Page-Kirby, Washington Post, 19 Dec. 2022
• Austin Butler won best actor in a leading role for his portrayal of Elvis Presley in Elvis.
  — Paul Grein, Billboard, 19 Feb. 2023
• In the still of Grande's portrayal as the Good Witch, the singer appears to be rushing up a flight of stairs while wearing a voluminous bubblegum pink ball gown.
  — Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 2 May 2023
• Still, Antoine’s portrayals of Berlin found favor with the Reich.
  — The Editors Of Artnews, ARTnews.com, 1 Sep. 2024
• Who would have thought that David Lynch would inspire a video game adaptation portrayal?
  — Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 25 July 2024
• Paul Reubens, the comic actor known for his portrayal of the character Pee-wee Herman, has died.
  — Anna Chan, Billboard, 31 July 2023
• True-crime cases are always a mix of human interest and forensics, as evidenced by the series’s focus on the media’s portrayals of the Ramseys as unsympathetic.
  — Alessa Dominguez, Vulture, 22 Nov. 2024

Last Updated: 12 Dec 2024