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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
Adjective
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
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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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For historical reasons, this process is misleadingly called recombination − combination would be more descriptive.—
Stephen L. Levy,
The Conversation,
23 June 2025
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Like many of the names in Newfoundland that strike the visitor as humorous or quaint, Squid Tickle is straightforwardly descriptive.—
Robert Finch
June 18,
Literary Hub,
18 June 2025
Verb
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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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Lyles, an average build for a sprinter at 5ft 11in (180cm), is loud and expressive.—
Liam Tharme,
New York Times,
28 June 2025
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When transiting the bold and expressive sign of Leo, the messenger planet takes on a more theatrical flair.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
26 June 2025
Adjective
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Deaths – priest Bernat’s murder opening Season 2, for instance – can be graphic.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
25 June 2025
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An anecdote illustrates this trend: a freelance graphic designer once lost hours to a phishing link masquerading as a payment request.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
25 June 2025
Adjective
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Some are quite personal, evoking vivid images of my grandparents, my father and uncles, and my brother, all gone too young, too soon.—
Libby Buck
July 1,
Literary Hub,
1 July 2025
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Look for shades that closely resemble your natural color, but with a slightly more vivid touch.—
Laura Solla,
Vogue,
1 July 2025
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“Depicted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/depicted. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.
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