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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
Lars Daniel, Forbes.com, 14 May 2026
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
Naomi Fry, New Yorker, 23 May 2026
In any case, according to the DSM-5, hypomania is depicted in the same manner as the Cleveland Clinic description.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 23 May 2026
The sculpture, officially titled Malin's Fountain, depicted the troll in a seated position with a bowl in her hands.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 22 May 2026
Half-moons are shown far less frequently, while gibbous moons are rarely depicted at all.
—Joe Rao, Space.com, 22 May 2026
Today’s questions come from Adam Kirsch’s article on government cover-ups of alien life as depicted in movies, on TV, … and possibly in real life?
—Drew Goins, The Atlantic, 21 May 2026
As Palestinian Americans, the brothers grew up seeing people of similar backgrounds depicted by Hollywood in the most negative terms.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 20 May 2026
James, a congressional candidate and the first Black woman to own a cannabis dispensary in the United States, objected to images in the campaign that depicted Black or dark-skinned people alongside language linking marijuana use to laziness and poor academic performance.
—Kelly Werthmann, CBS News, 19 May 2026
In an odd coincidence that shows how much this kind of story was burning to be told, two movies debuting at major festivals this past year have both depicted the same unlikely gay romance — one involving gritty, hardworking professional truckers living on the road.
—Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 16 May 2026
Adjective
An indirect attack points outside the file, an alibi where the depicted location, person, or event can be falsified by external fact.
—Lars Daniel, Forbes.com, 14 May 2026
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
In the Zwirner exhibition, these women are almost always depicted inside of an art studio.
—Naomi Fry, New Yorker, 23 May 2026
In any case, according to the DSM-5, hypomania is depicted in the same manner as the Cleveland Clinic description.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 23 May 2026
The sculpture, officially titled Malin's Fountain, depicted the troll in a seated position with a bowl in her hands.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 22 May 2026
Half-moons are shown far less frequently, while gibbous moons are rarely depicted at all.
—Joe Rao, Space.com, 22 May 2026
Today’s questions come from Adam Kirsch’s article on government cover-ups of alien life as depicted in movies, on TV, … and possibly in real life?
—Drew Goins, The Atlantic, 21 May 2026
As Palestinian Americans, the brothers grew up seeing people of similar backgrounds depicted by Hollywood in the most negative terms.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 20 May 2026
James, a congressional candidate and the first Black woman to own a cannabis dispensary in the United States, objected to images in the campaign that depicted Black or dark-skinned people alongside language linking marijuana use to laziness and poor academic performance.
—Kelly Werthmann, CBS News, 19 May 2026
In an odd coincidence that shows how much this kind of story was burning to be told, two movies debuting at major festivals this past year have both depicted the same unlikely gay romance — one involving gritty, hardworking professional truckers living on the road.
—Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 16 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for depicted
Adjective
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Being perfectly descriptive does not mean something is predictive.—
Michael Salfino,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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Come up with a basic, descriptive title for each dish; in small text underneath, briefly describe what the dish is.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 May 2026
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As the officers deployed what Wahl described as an active shooter response at the mosque and at an adjacent school, more gunfire was reported blocks away, the chief said.—
Tim Stelloh,
NBC news,
19 May 2026
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During a January game on ESPN, for example, a commentator described betting that a specific player would score at least 30 points before a second commentator announced a DraftKings promo code.—
Luke Connors,
Washington Post,
19 May 2026
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Goldschmied exits Daily Blue to launch Goldie, another woman’s jeans brands characterized by innovative production techniques like the use of pigments and garment dyeing.—
Maria Cristina Pavarini,
Footwear News,
18 May 2026
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The defense has characterized the search of his bag as a violation of his constitutional rights.—
Michael Ruiz , Maria Paronich,
FOXNews.com,
18 May 2026
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Then Colbert made a joke of introducing Pope Leo as the final guest, portrayed as refusing to come out of his dressing room, before the real guest came out for an interview that extended across commercial breaks.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
22 May 2026
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Tech leaders have portrayed the role of human software engineers as a human in the loop, overseeing and verifying AI agents that do the work of coders.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
22 May 2026
Adjective
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The overall mood feels expressive, relaxed and optimistic, with clothing designed for movement, travel, modern summer living and, most importantly, fun.—
Alex Badia,
Footwear News,
22 May 2026
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The exterior design is equally expressive.—
Matthew MacConnell,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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Wasserman Schultz said she’s represented nine of the district’s cities over the course of her career.—
Anthony Man,
Sun Sentinel,
22 May 2026
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Other sports—including cricket, Nascar and the NHL—do not have an athlete represented this year.—
Brett Knight,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
Adjective
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The collection featured packable men’s and women’s apparel and accessories in turquoise, navy, red and yellow; graphic prints fluid silhouettes and premium fabrics, and was an example of Banana gaining consumer relevance by tying into what was a popular television series.—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
19 May 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.—
Sydney Sasser,
Arkansas Online,
19 May 2026
Adjective
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The brain appears to be doing meaningful work during those dream-heavy stretches, and people who wake from vivid dreams frequently report feeling genuinely rested.—
Allison Palmer,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 May 2026
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For Omorose Butler, the memory of July 2, 2018, remains vivid.—
Chelsea Jones,
Miami Herald,
23 May 2026
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“Depicted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/depicted. Accessed 25 May. 2026.
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