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a vivid representation in words of someone or something
the set piece of the novel is a depiction of the battle that makes readers feel like they were there
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Recent Examples of depiction
Roman texts and artworks are full of depictions of gladiators, the men who fought each other or wild animals to entertain large audiences in amphitheaters.
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Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 28 Apr. 2025
One of the most creative ways in which the series illustrates how Koreans lived in the past is through its depiction of culinary practices.
—Regina Kim, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
Advertisement Advertisement Shinji recalls being particularly affected by The Bullet Train’s depiction of Japanese National Railway staff members.
—Kayti Burt, Time, 23 Apr. 2025
One interesting depiction of the Last Supper was found above a German coat of arms.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 19 Apr. 2025
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Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 28 Apr. 2025
One of the most creative ways in which the series illustrates how Koreans lived in the past is through its depiction of culinary practices.
—Regina Kim, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
Advertisement Advertisement Shinji recalls being particularly affected by The Bullet Train’s depiction of Japanese National Railway staff members.
—Kayti Burt, Time, 23 Apr. 2025
One interesting depiction of the Last Supper was found above a German coat of arms.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 19 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for depiction
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The description of the suspect was the same as in the first robbery.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
2 May 2025
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Now, the Redguard namespace includes detailed descriptions of the quests, characters, and items, along with photos, most of which Dillion took himself.—
Daniel Larlham,
ArsTechnica,
2 May 2025
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But in the broader context, the sequence depicted something deeper — a portrait of a Thunder team that isn’t just young and talented but wired to compete on every possession, down to the final buzzer.—
Darnell Mayberry,
New York Times,
21 Apr. 2025
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While body makeup was at play, the actor — whose tats range from tributes to old girlfriends to a portrait of Hillary Clinton — is well on his way to a clean slate.—
Brittany Talarico,
People.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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The series revolved around the blue-collar Connor family and was celebrated for its portrayal of the realities of the working class, which resonated with audiences.—
Lori A Bashian Fox News,
FOXNews.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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Stan even picked up an Academy Award nomination for his portrayal of Trump, thwarting the skepticism that emerged when the project was first announced.—
Shania Russell,
EW.com,
22 Apr. 2025
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Front and center was a picture of Tatum and Williams holding hands, with the actor kissing the model's forehead.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2025
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But Sophie’s name transforms a banal photograph into a picture that leads us into a world of families and the complicated racial politics of the 19th-century West.—
Smithsonian Magazine,
Smithsonian Magazine,
29 Apr. 2025
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“Depiction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/depiction. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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