as in descriptive
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as in described
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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as in characterized
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 portrayed
to present a picture of
the painting depicts a pastoral landscape on a summer day
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Recent Examples of depicted
Stephen Battaglio, Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2025
Arthur has been depicted as a legendary Briton king for several centuries, though his existence has been doubted by most historians.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 13 Apr. 2025
Another sketch depicted a financial news show for people living paycheck to paycheck, which discussed how Americans can save money amid market turmoil.
—Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 13 Apr. 2025
Part of this meeting is depicted in the famous painting The Peacemakers.
—John Baldoni, Forbes.com, 12 Apr. 2025
Are the events and people depicted in the movie based on real life?
—Jack Smart, People.com, 12 Apr. 2025
What was depicted as Sacramento but actually wasn’t?
—Marcus D. Smith, Sacbee.com, 12 Apr. 2025
Mendoza is himself a former Navy SEAL and lived through the events depicted in the picture.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 11 Apr. 2025
Across from the bar is a 40-foot long mural of people who have changed the world — depicted from the vantage point of the bartender.
—Philip Freeman, Charlotte Observer, 10 Apr. 2025
Verb
The series depicted the lives of the staff toiling downstairs at 165 Eaton Place and the wealthy Bellamy family living above.
—Stephen Battaglio, Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2025
Arthur has been depicted as a legendary Briton king for several centuries, though his existence has been doubted by most historians.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 13 Apr. 2025
Another sketch depicted a financial news show for people living paycheck to paycheck, which discussed how Americans can save money amid market turmoil.
—Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 13 Apr. 2025
Part of this meeting is depicted in the famous painting The Peacemakers.
—John Baldoni, Forbes.com, 12 Apr. 2025
Are the events and people depicted in the movie based on real life?
—Jack Smart, People.com, 12 Apr. 2025
What was depicted as Sacramento but actually wasn’t?
—Marcus D. Smith, Sacbee.com, 12 Apr. 2025
Mendoza is himself a former Navy SEAL and lived through the events depicted in the picture.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 11 Apr. 2025
Across from the bar is a 40-foot long mural of people who have changed the world — depicted from the vantage point of the bartender.
—Philip Freeman, Charlotte Observer, 10 Apr. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for depicted
Adjective
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This is just descriptive data taken from a small number of schools.—
Christopher J. Ferguson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
10 May 2025
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Lee said features like descriptive search, image search—which is driving two-times higher conversion and making users four-times more likely to purchase—and style chat empower customers to effortlessly find styles by describing them, uploading inspirational images, or even creating full outfits.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
8 May 2025
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Making matters worse, nine in 10 Haitians go all day without eating in what has been described as one of the world’s worst humanitarian crisis.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
25 Mar. 2025
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Mary described her role as largely self-directed.—
E. Tammy Kim,
The New Yorker,
25 Mar. 2025
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Other common ants found in the state include the carpenter ant, characterized by their large, black bodies, and fire ants, known for their red color and affinity for building large mounds in yards that can be dangerous, Hayes said.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
31 Mar. 2025
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One source close to the negotiations described a deal as 'close' and a Red Sox source characterized the team as hopeful of getting a deal done as of late Saturday night.—
Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2025
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In First Steps, Galactus will be portrayed by actor Ralph Ineson (Nosferatu), wearing actual purple-and-blue armor; the costume workshop on set is full of various attempts at making his signature look work.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Schulz portrayed his Peanuts gang as small adults; Feiffer’s adults are all neurotic overgrown children.—
Art Spiegelman,
The Atlantic,
9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Lively expressive aromas that include candy cane and After Eight mints as well as blueberries, red cherries and violets.—
Tom Mullen,
Forbes.com,
11 May 2025
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May 9 Public Tour — Auguste Rodin: A century after his death, Auguste Rodin continues to be recognized for making figurative sculpture modern by redefining the expressive capacity of the human form.—
Jake Richardson,
Mercury News,
5 May 2025
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The Beacon Center — which advocates for free markets and limited government — also represented the plaintiffs in another lawsuit against Metro Nashville last year.—
Austin Hornbostel,
The Tennessean,
30 Dec. 2024
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Standing for office in the Peach State, rife with traditional white segregationist politicians, Carter ultimately represented the more progressive New South.—
Amanda Castro,
Newsweek,
30 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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The agreement will create $5 billion worth of new market access and $6 billion in additional revenue for the U.S., according to a graphic Trump posted on his Truth Social account.—
Sara Dorn,
Forbes.com,
8 May 2025
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Associated Press text, photo, graphic, audio and/or video material shall not be published, broadcast, rewritten for broadcast or publication or redistributed directly or indirectly in any medium.—
Cristina LaRue,
Arkansas Online,
8 May 2025
Adjective
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Market Pantry Kosher Dill Pickle Spears Tasters noted notes of vinegar in these pickles, as well as a vivid color.—
Catherine Jessee,
Southern Living,
17 May 2025
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Unmoored by the death of her husband and armed only with a camera, her dog Charlie, and her vivid imagination, Gul becomes obsessed with uncovering Magda’s identity and fate.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
16 May 2025
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“Depicted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/depicted. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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