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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
Matt Grobar, Deadline, 10 Apr. 2026
Despite the Reina Sofía’s many refusals to lend the work to various institutions around the world, its rebuff of the Guggenheim’s request carries a particular sting because the Basque Country has long held that the painting belongs in the place where the depicted tragedy occurred.
—News Desk, Artforum, 1 Apr. 2026
The effects added even more variety to the light and texture of the dense foliage and rocks, making the depicted landscape indistinguishable from real-world photography.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 31 Mar. 2026
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
Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 11 Apr. 2026
Duchamp also penciled in the back of the young girl’s hair in a mirror depicted in the ad.
—Howard Halle, ARTnews.com, 10 Apr. 2026
Her video first depicted the screw, apparently lodged vertically into the shoe's sole, then captured the moments afterward in which her boyfriend worked to twist it out of the foam.
—Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026
The first images of Offset post-shooting depicted him using a mobility device in a hospital courtyard, wearing a surgical gown and smoking.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 10 Apr. 2026
One snapshot showed Harry kissing Elizabeth on the cheek, while another depicted the family laughing.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 10 Apr. 2026
In the Perspective section, Krista Kafer has depicted the dire conditions of Colorado’s parched Eastern Plains.
—Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 10 Apr. 2026
The evidence The terms wilding and wolf pack would become headline fodder as the city and nation tried to come to terms with what was depicted as a gang rape in which one Hispanic and four Black teenagers took turns assaulting Meili, crushed her skull, and left her bleeding out in the park.
—Tracy Grant, Encyclopedia Britannica, 10 Apr. 2026
In early studies for the project, Fogel had depicted Dickensian insecurity (a starving woman, homeless men, a punishing workplace).
—Judith Shulevitz, The Atlantic, 9 Apr. 2026
Adjective
Expanding on Harris’ short film of the same name, which was acquired by HBO Max following its festival run, Pure is a coming-of-age story set within the rarely depicted world of Black cotillion culture in suburban Maryland.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 10 Apr. 2026
Despite the Reina Sofía’s many refusals to lend the work to various institutions around the world, its rebuff of the Guggenheim’s request carries a particular sting because the Basque Country has long held that the painting belongs in the place where the depicted tragedy occurred.
—News Desk, Artforum, 1 Apr. 2026
The effects added even more variety to the light and texture of the dense foliage and rocks, making the depicted landscape indistinguishable from real-world photography.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 31 Mar. 2026
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
Verb
Ordinary humans like Stephen’s selfish boss are depicted as giant walking eggs, while others are proportioned like bobble heads.
—Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 11 Apr. 2026
Duchamp also penciled in the back of the young girl’s hair in a mirror depicted in the ad.
—Howard Halle, ARTnews.com, 10 Apr. 2026
Her video first depicted the screw, apparently lodged vertically into the shoe's sole, then captured the moments afterward in which her boyfriend worked to twist it out of the foam.
—Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026
The first images of Offset post-shooting depicted him using a mobility device in a hospital courtyard, wearing a surgical gown and smoking.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 10 Apr. 2026
One snapshot showed Harry kissing Elizabeth on the cheek, while another depicted the family laughing.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 10 Apr. 2026
In the Perspective section, Krista Kafer has depicted the dire conditions of Colorado’s parched Eastern Plains.
—Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 10 Apr. 2026
The evidence The terms wilding and wolf pack would become headline fodder as the city and nation tried to come to terms with what was depicted as a gang rape in which one Hispanic and four Black teenagers took turns assaulting Meili, crushed her skull, and left her bleeding out in the park.
—Tracy Grant, Encyclopedia Britannica, 10 Apr. 2026
In early studies for the project, Fogel had depicted Dickensian insecurity (a starving woman, homeless men, a punishing workplace).
—Judith Shulevitz, The Atlantic, 9 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for depicted
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During a nearly 40-minute phone conversation while search and rescue efforts were still ongoing on April 7, Hooker told friends Marnee and Blaine Stevenson in descriptive detail what led to the incident where his wife allegedly went missing.—
Cristian Benavides,
CBS News,
13 Apr. 2026
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The National Missing and Unidentified Persons System listing that contains further information and descriptive details can be found here.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Apr. 2026
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During the hearing, a prosecutor described the case as particularly severe.—
Abby Dodge,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
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Former clients described Motta encouraging people to get surgeries, and others discussed one particularly shameless episode in which a large church van, crammed with prospective plaintiffs, intentionally collided with a truck.—
Patrick Radden Keefe,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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Loyal cinephiles have characterized the work as a deliberate affront.—
Rebecca Mead,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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Parkinson's is a neurodegenerative disorder characterized by the degeneration of nerve cells, which become damaged and die, according to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke.—
Mason Leib,
ABC News,
13 Apr. 2026
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The actor portrayed Malcolm's younger brother Dewey, known for his smarts and wit.—
Samantha Stutsman,
PEOPLE,
10 Apr. 2026
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When Apollo 11 first landed on the lunar surface, the astronauts portrayed their accomplishment as the realization of a science fictional dream.—
Anastasia Klimchynskaya,
The Conversation,
10 Apr. 2026
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As the inspirational Moon glides into your 7th House of Allies, your expressive nature invites connection, and your generous spirit lightens tough conversations.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
10 Apr. 2026
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Ray-Ban has that same energy — simple, expressive and easy to live in.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Apr. 2026
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The Democrat represented parts of Westchester County and the north Bronx in the House of Representatives for over 30 years from 1989-2021.—
Mark Prussin,
CBS News,
10 Apr. 2026
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Administrators and principals represented by Associated Administrators of Los Angeles are also negotiating with the district.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
10 Apr. 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.—
Seth Eli Barlow,
Arkansas Online,
14 Apr. 2026
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Although today’s audiences might be more desensitized to such gruesome scenes thanks to hyperrealistic special effects in modern horror movies, and the commonplace spread of graphic clips online, audiences of the ‘80s were reportedly traumatized and scandalized.—
Emily St. Martin,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Apr. 2026
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Blueberry pies are among the most beautiful desserts—with a vivid purple hue and sweetly tart flavor, this recipe perfects the coveted summer treat.—
Abby Fribush,
Southern Living,
10 Apr. 2026
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Its smart heat-sensing sensors filter out false alerts, while Color Night Vision ensures vivid low-light detail.—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
10 Apr. 2026
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“Depicted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/depicted. Accessed 17 Apr. 2026.
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