An average-looking guy like me has a chance to get someplace, to portray people the way they really are, without any frills.

The report, presented last week to business and government leaders, portrayed a dismal picture of Westchester's economic future without new development.

Here were mountains without trees or buildings, portrayed without awe.

It portrays a man almost entirely without vision, convictions or principles.

He wanted to portray these countries and their leaders as manipulative without morals.

It has become fashionable in Washington to portray Democrats as the party without a compelling message.

News Corp boss portrays himself as a rebel without a cause.

"There is no attempt to portray the outer world without one's self in it," he added.

It portrayed a world without certainty but declared itself certain.

To portray individuals or objects for their own sake and without cover of words was to give them iconic standing.