1
as in to describe
to give a representation or account of in words
this letter from an eyewitness depicts the battle in greater detail than any other account
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2
as in to characterize
to point out the chief quality or qualities of an individual or group
the report depicted him as a reliable assistant and an employee who could be entrusted with any task
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as in to portray
to present a picture of
the painting depicts a pastoral landscape on a summer day
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Recent Examples of depict
The music video depicted the Colombian superstar walking two Afro Latina women on leashes, while Tokischa posed on all fours inside a doghouse.
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Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 15 Aug. 2025
The caption seemed incongruous with the images, none of which depicted Berry cooking or cleaning.
—Ryan Coleman Published, EW.com, 14 Aug. 2025
The scenes depicting Hermit’s and Wendy’s memories resemble David Lynch’s dreaminess, with a haze that makes flashbacks feel more like fantasies.
—Noel Murray, Vulture, 13 Aug. 2025
The murders were depicted in the 2011 film Snowtown, which follows the perspective of Vlassakis' character as the killings take place.
—Nicole Acosta, People.com, 5 Aug. 2025
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Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 15 Aug. 2025
The caption seemed incongruous with the images, none of which depicted Berry cooking or cleaning.
—Ryan Coleman Published, EW.com, 14 Aug. 2025
The scenes depicting Hermit’s and Wendy’s memories resemble David Lynch’s dreaminess, with a haze that makes flashbacks feel more like fantasies.
—Noel Murray, Vulture, 13 Aug. 2025
The murders were depicted in the 2011 film Snowtown, which follows the perspective of Vlassakis' character as the killings take place.
—Nicole Acosta, People.com, 5 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for depict
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Dane Camp describes how Mandelbrot’s journey began with a series of escapes.—
Danny Robb,
JSTOR Daily,
17 Aug. 2025
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In fact, natural is the word to sum up Chapman, a host who, like Artie Bucco, could be described as warm and convivial, who rarely fails to ask piercing questions devoid of cliches and has a relaxed but authoritative style.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
17 Aug. 2025
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While relations between Armenia and Azerbaijan have been characterized by extreme vitriol for over 30 years, Ibrahim expressed optimism that relations post-Washington could turn a new leaf.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
19 Aug. 2025
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Flash floods are usually characterized by raging torrents after heavy rains.—
Maia Pandey,
jsonline.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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On the second floor, CNC plywood lines the walls, giving a warm feel while also portraying a working theme.—
Aman Kidwai,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Aug. 2025
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The series has already been renewed for a second season, and there are certainly key moments in the characters’ lives not yet portrayed on screen — Naomi’s death from COVID, which looms over the last episode in particular, and Avi’s divorce, most notably.—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
22 Aug. 2025
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Tennessee's top 10 public high schools represent a mix of traditional, magnet and charter schools for 2025-26, according U.S. News & World Report.—
Rachel Wegner,
The Tennessean,
19 Aug. 2025
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The move of the 130-foot-wide, 115-foot-tall structure represents the most striking chapter yet in a decades-long relocation project that has already shifted hundreds of homes, businesses, and public buildings out of harm’s way.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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“Depict.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/depict. Accessed 27 Aug. 2025.
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