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Portrait

Definition:

A portrait is a painting, photograph, or other artistic representation of a person, capturing their likeness and often focusing on their face.

Senses:

Sense 1:

Noun - A painted, drawn, or photographed representation of a person:

Example sentence: The museum has an impressive collection of historic portraits.

Related products: Portrait Painting, Portrait Photography

Sense 2:

Noun - A verbal or written description, usually praising or critical, of a person's character, qualities, or achievements:

Example sentence: The news article gave a glowing portrait of the Nobel laureate's contributions to science.

Related products: Biographies, Personal Development

Sense 3:

Noun - A person's face or facial expression:

Example sentence: The sadness in her portrait reflected the hardships she had endured.

Sense 4:

Noun - A detailed representation or description of an idea, concept, or thing:

Example sentence: The book provided a clear portrait of the political landscape of the time.

Related products: Conceptual Art, Non-Fiction

Sense 5:

Verb - To represent or depict someone or something in a portrait:

Example sentence: The artist skillfully portrayed the celebrity in a striking portrait.

Related products: Paint Brushes, Photography Equipment