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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
Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 12 Feb. 2026
As Noah reads to Allie, their younger selves emerge on stage to enact the depicted scenes.
—Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2026
Like its more famous cousin from Willendorf, the depicted woman looks less like a person than like a pornographic composite of breasts, hips, and labia.
—Harmon Siegel, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2025
Matthew Carey, Deadline, 14 Mar. 2026
The film also features a car chase depicted with miniatures and stop-motion animation to convey humanoid figures who have removed their skin.
—Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2026
Early references to trans people were rare, but moments of learning, such as practicing pronouns for a nonbinary professor, are depicted with clarity and grace.
—Literary Hub, 12 Mar. 2026
One of the Santa signs had been enhanced by a sticker that depicted a cat wearing red eye shadow.
—Thomas Lake, AJC.com, 12 Mar. 2026
Directed by Lesli Linka Glatter, followed by a strong trio of helmers, Imperfect Women is a shimmering depiction of several Los Angeles neighborhoods that, by virtue of barely existing in the real world, are rarely depicted onscreen.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 12 Mar. 2026
The skeleton, depicted with red eyes and resembling the Grim Reaper, stands before silhouettes of guard towers and fencing that resemble a prison compound.
—Miami Herald, 11 Mar. 2026
Carolyn Bessette, his wife since 1996, and Carolyn's sister, Lauren Bessette, both of whom are depicted on the show, also died.
—Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Mar. 2026
The three San Diego County bases are aware of the Inspector General’s report, and each separately told the Union-Tribune that their canine care is far better than depicted in the report.
—Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Mar. 2026
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Afterward, attendees poked around for a poster to take, or asked to swap the depicted food items.
—Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 12 Feb. 2026
As Noah reads to Allie, their younger selves emerge on stage to enact the depicted scenes.
—Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2026
Like its more famous cousin from Willendorf, the depicted woman looks less like a person than like a pornographic composite of breasts, hips, and labia.
—Harmon Siegel, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2025
Verb
After religious conservatives objected to the film’s poster – which depicted an apparently pregnant Virgin Mary nailed to a cross – riot police were called out to head off any potential disturbances at the premiere.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 14 Mar. 2026
The film also features a car chase depicted with miniatures and stop-motion animation to convey humanoid figures who have removed their skin.
—Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2026
Early references to trans people were rare, but moments of learning, such as practicing pronouns for a nonbinary professor, are depicted with clarity and grace.
—Literary Hub, 12 Mar. 2026
One of the Santa signs had been enhanced by a sticker that depicted a cat wearing red eye shadow.
—Thomas Lake, AJC.com, 12 Mar. 2026
Directed by Lesli Linka Glatter, followed by a strong trio of helmers, Imperfect Women is a shimmering depiction of several Los Angeles neighborhoods that, by virtue of barely existing in the real world, are rarely depicted onscreen.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 12 Mar. 2026
The skeleton, depicted with red eyes and resembling the Grim Reaper, stands before silhouettes of guard towers and fencing that resemble a prison compound.
—Miami Herald, 11 Mar. 2026
Carolyn Bessette, his wife since 1996, and Carolyn's sister, Lauren Bessette, both of whom are depicted on the show, also died.
—Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Mar. 2026
The three San Diego County bases are aware of the Inspector General’s report, and each separately told the Union-Tribune that their canine care is far better than depicted in the report.
—Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for depicted
Adjective
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Photography is a very descriptive medium.—
Caterina De Biasio,
Vogue,
23 Feb. 2026
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As a folky slowcore album discussing childhood woes with straightforward but descriptive songwriting, III doesn’t do much to break away from its obvious influences, chief among them Mark Kozelek.—
Billie Bugara,
Pitchfork,
10 Feb. 2026
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Trump administration officials had described solving the case as a top priority.—
Joe Walsh,
CBS News,
17 Mar. 2026
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Running through Reiner's pantheon of successful films, Crystal described a vibrant artist and passionate activist whose wit and comedy delighted audiences for decades.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
16 Mar. 2026
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Magyar, with a firm background inside the European Union’s legislative body, has characterized the Hungarian government’s continuous feuds with Western Europe as a crisis for the nation.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
17 Mar. 2026
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Key Takeaways Obstructive sleep apnea is a chronic sleep disorder characterized by breathing pauses and interruptions throughout the night.—
Carrie Madormo,
Verywell Health,
16 Mar. 2026
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Fortunately, there is the compelling, if meanly portrayed, character of Michael Berman, John’s partner in the George enterprise.—
Lisa DePaulo,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Mar. 2026
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Teyana Taylor has addressed the online discourse about how her character, Perfidia Beverly Hills, was portrayed in One Battle After Another.—
Angel Diaz,
Billboard,
13 Mar. 2026
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Your 5th House of Frivolity welcomes Luna’s presence, encouraging expressive risks that feel joyful in the moment and help your confidence grow over time.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
14 Mar. 2026
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Homes feel more lived-in, more expressive, and more human.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
12 Mar. 2026
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Kaplan has represented District 1 since 2022, but is a familiar name in local politics.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
13 Mar. 2026
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But the Mass represented a legal win for the Coalition for Spiritual and Public Leadership, based in Chicago.—
Hosffman Ospino,
The Conversation,
13 Mar. 2026
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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.—
Penny Weaver,
Arkansas Online,
18 Mar. 2026
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And despite the metro area’s high cost of living, San Francisco still attracts a variety of residents, including everyone from students to tech whizzes to scores of graphic designers.—
Amelia Mularz,
Architectural Digest,
17 Mar. 2026
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Spring herbs and a bright lemon dressing give it vivid colors and a fresh taste.—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
14 Mar. 2026
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Snake hunter Mike Kimmel, who has hands-on experience attempting to capture them, described the challenge in vivid terms.—
Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
13 Mar. 2026
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“Depicted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/depicted. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
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