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
Photos recovered at the scene of the crime depicted Brudos wearing women's nylon hose and high-heeled shoes.
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Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Oct. 2025
The series depicts him as a fan of Jorgensen, but there's no evidence that Gein was actually an admirer of hers in real life.
—Christopher Rudolph, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025
Gothic fiction, such as Bram Stoker’s Dracula, paved the way for modern-day stories of Victorian ghosts and the Hammer Horror films of the 1950s, where women were often depicted as pale and vampires were even paler.
—Sophia Panych, Allure, 8 Oct. 2025
The post, which appeared on the party’s official social media accounts, depicted a chaotic protest scene—with riot police and demonstrators holding flares.
—Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025
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Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Oct. 2025
The series depicts him as a fan of Jorgensen, but there's no evidence that Gein was actually an admirer of hers in real life.
—Christopher Rudolph, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025
Gothic fiction, such as Bram Stoker’s Dracula, paved the way for modern-day stories of Victorian ghosts and the Hammer Horror films of the 1950s, where women were often depicted as pale and vampires were even paler.
—Sophia Panych, Allure, 8 Oct. 2025
The post, which appeared on the party’s official social media accounts, depicted a chaotic protest scene—with riot police and demonstrators holding flares.
—Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025
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Then layer the bulbs as described above, tossing organic fertilizer into the bottom of each layer to support root growth.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
13 Oct. 2025
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In response to a Star inquiry, the State Department confirmed Arrington’s role in obtaining the replica and described the former director as helpful and knowledgeable.—
Matthew Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
13 Oct. 2025
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Both sides characterize the conflict as a form of war.—
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Oct. 2025
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Roughly halfway through the hour-long debate — largely characterized by frequent interruptions from Earle-Sears — Spanberger criticized Earle-Sears’ history of opposition to LGBTQ+ rights.—
Samantha Riedel,
Them.,
10 Oct. 2025
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The video portrays Figure 03 as a cutting-edge robot butler, which can wirelessly recharge itself through its feet by standing on a platform.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
9 Oct. 2025
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Split the Sky is a powerful story for those who value seeing Black youth portrayed with complexity and strength.—
Lynnette Nicholas,
Essence,
9 Oct. 2025
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The extended line aims to give fans elevated options to represent their teams.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Oct. 2025
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Neighbors for a Better San Diego, a group that represents mostly single-family homeowners and opposes nearby higher-density development, criticized the report for not tracking how many homes get demolished to make way for new projects.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Oct. 2025
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“Depict.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/depict. Accessed 15 Oct. 2025.
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