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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
Roman texts and artworks are full of depictions of gladiators, the men who fought each other or wild animals to entertain large audiences in amphitheaters.
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Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 28 Apr. 2025
One of the most creative ways in which the series illustrates how Koreans lived in the past is through its depiction of culinary practices.
—Regina Kim, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
Advertisement Advertisement Shinji recalls being particularly affected by The Bullet Train’s depiction of Japanese National Railway staff members.
—Kayti Burt, Time, 23 Apr. 2025
One interesting depiction of the Last Supper was found above a German coat of arms.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 19 Apr. 2025
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Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 28 Apr. 2025
One of the most creative ways in which the series illustrates how Koreans lived in the past is through its depiction of culinary practices.
—Regina Kim, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
Advertisement Advertisement Shinji recalls being particularly affected by The Bullet Train’s depiction of Japanese National Railway staff members.
—Kayti Burt, Time, 23 Apr. 2025
One interesting depiction of the Last Supper was found above a German coat of arms.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 19 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for depiction
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Now, the Redguard namespace includes detailed descriptions of the quests, characters, and items, along with photos, most of which Dillion took himself.—
Daniel Larlham,
ArsTechnica,
2 May 2025
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The description of the suspect was the same as in the first robbery.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
2 May 2025
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More than 400 landscapes, portraits, still lifes and sculptures — from folk Art and the Hudson River School through the modernist movements — will be on view.—
Tanya Mohn,
New York Times,
2 May 2025
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Things in Nature Merely Grow paints a loving portrait of each of her teenage children, who died nearly seven years apart, and details her own battles with depression and suicidal ideation.—
Shannon Carlin,
Time,
1 May 2025
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The actor also said that his costar remains his favorite screen portrayal of the intrepid Daily Planet reporter.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
8 May 2025
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In 2019, The Two Popes followed the story of Francis’ ascension, and picked up three Oscar nominations, including a nod for Jonathan Pryce for his portrayal of Francis.—
McKinley Franklin,
HollywoodReporter,
7 May 2025
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Elsewhere at the Harrigan house, O'Hara is painting a grim picture of the crime family's increasingly delicate situation.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
11 May 2025
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This looked like a man who has spent the season under pressure, worrying, his team not up to its usual standards, and all of that poured out in one moment of emotional release (top picture).—
Nick Miller,
New York Times,
11 May 2025
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“Depiction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/depiction. Accessed 16 May. 2025.
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