as in description
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
He is particularly known for his depictions of Edinburgh interiors and still-life paintings.
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Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
20 June 2026
Haiti’s battle scene The original jersey submitted by this Caribbean nation included a depiction of the final battle of the Haitian War of Independence in 1803 on its front.
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Steve Douglas,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
This helped normalize depictions of same-sex couples and contributed to Americans’ broader acceptance of LGBTQ rights and people in the 1990s and 2000s.
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Tamar Carroll,
The Conversation,
18 June 2026
But of late, cinema has tried to cast a shadow over the man, not one of those depictions murkier than the director Michael Sarnoski’s The Death of Robin Hood.
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David Sims,
The Atlantic,
17 June 2026
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Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
20 June 2026
Haiti’s battle scene The original jersey submitted by this Caribbean nation included a depiction of the final battle of the Haitian War of Independence in 1803 on its front.
—
Steve Douglas,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
This helped normalize depictions of same-sex couples and contributed to Americans’ broader acceptance of LGBTQ rights and people in the 1990s and 2000s.
—
Tamar Carroll,
The Conversation,
18 June 2026
But of late, cinema has tried to cast a shadow over the man, not one of those depictions murkier than the director Michael Sarnoski’s The Death of Robin Hood.
—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
17 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for depiction
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Police said officers in the area quickly located a person matching the suspect's description, prompting a foot pursuit.
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This story was updated to include a description of Keyser’s final episode.
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It was discovered by Amsterdam dealer Jan Six, a direct descendant of his namesake, the subject of a 1654 portrait by the artist, and it has been authenticated by experts Christopher Brown and Ernst van de Wetering.
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The carousel additionally featured a few vintage wedding portraits, presumably of her parents.
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The play, starring John Lithgow, already recouped its capitalization in May, with Lithgow winning a Tony for his portrayal of Roald Dahl.
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That portrayal caused Amazon to want to distance itself from the film, given the company’s $50 billion investment in OpenAI, two of the sources said.
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For purpose, whether anyone can trace their daily work to the larger picture without being handed a slogan.
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McCabe brings up a fantastic black-and-white picture on his laptop.
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“Depiction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/depiction. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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