depiction
noun
de·pic·tion
di-ˈpik-shən 
dē-
plural depictions
: a representation in words or images of someone or something
The book is fascinating in its depiction of the country's early history.
The first part of the book … is a depiction of the nearly lost world of a North American hunter-gatherer community.—
Timothy Egan
Timothy EganThe late Vermont artist Stephen Huneck made works that are instantly recognizable—bright, accessible, folky depictions of dogs enjoying themselves.—James Heflin
James HeflinBy comparison with the depiction of domesticity in such 1950s staples as The Donna Reed Show and Ozzie and Harriet, the portrait of family life on The Dick Van Dyke Show, the emblematic sitcom of the early 1960s, seemed staggering in its sheer smartness and casual elegance.—Bruce Bawer
Bruce BawerExamples of depiction in a Sentence
the set piece of the novel is a depiction of the battle that makes readers feel like they were there
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Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 13 May 2025
Outside of the emotional rollercoaster of Keisha and Justin’s romance, the series offers generous and glittering depictions of family, friendship and young adulthood.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 8 May 2025
Beyoncé has removed the depiction of the Sphere from her Cowboy Carter tour visuals following a cease-and-desist issued from the venue’s owner.
—Mya Abraham, VIBE.com, 5 May 2025
But fans quickly spotted that, despite the saber in hand, the president's galactic depiction appeared to have more in common with Darth Vader than Obi-Wan Kenobi.
—Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 4 May 2025
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“Depiction.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/depiction. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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