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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
Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 30 May 2026
Jesus Christ is often depicted as a Middle Eastern Semite, likely non-white.
—Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 May 2026
What’s more, many of the gruesome incidents depicted during the chaotic opening sequence were taken directly from witness testimony.
—Jordan Hoffman, Entertainment Weekly, 29 May 2026
Shiva is sometimes conceived of in the androgynous form of Ardhanarishvara, conjoined with Parvati and depicted as half-male and half-female.
—Charles Preston, Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 May 2026
Featuring odes to such heartland institutions as the Tennessee Titans and Walmart, the latter depicted as a holy mecca where any problem can be solved, The Breadwinner aspires to John Hughes family-style humor without any of the genuine hilarity that filmmaker produced.
—Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 27 May 2026
In the media, this trauma is often depicted as involving dramatic flashbacks or violent reactions to triggers, but real life is much more nuanced.
—Zoe Weissman, The Atlantic, 26 May 2026
In the Zwirner exhibition, these women are almost always depicted inside of an art studio.
—Naomi Fry, New Yorker, 23 May 2026
Complex presentations around comorbid conditions and DSM-5 depicted mental health considerations are less likely to get prioritization or attention.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 23 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
Videos and images from the show depicted humanoid robots strutting down the catwalk, posing beside models, and performing synchronized choreography.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 30 May 2026
Jesus Christ is often depicted as a Middle Eastern Semite, likely non-white.
—Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 May 2026
What’s more, many of the gruesome incidents depicted during the chaotic opening sequence were taken directly from witness testimony.
—Jordan Hoffman, Entertainment Weekly, 29 May 2026
Shiva is sometimes conceived of in the androgynous form of Ardhanarishvara, conjoined with Parvati and depicted as half-male and half-female.
—Charles Preston, Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 May 2026
Featuring odes to such heartland institutions as the Tennessee Titans and Walmart, the latter depicted as a holy mecca where any problem can be solved, The Breadwinner aspires to John Hughes family-style humor without any of the genuine hilarity that filmmaker produced.
—Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 27 May 2026
In the media, this trauma is often depicted as involving dramatic flashbacks or violent reactions to triggers, but real life is much more nuanced.
—Zoe Weissman, The Atlantic, 26 May 2026
In the Zwirner exhibition, these women are almost always depicted inside of an art studio.
—Naomi Fry, New Yorker, 23 May 2026
Complex presentations around comorbid conditions and DSM-5 depicted mental health considerations are less likely to get prioritization or attention.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 23 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for depicted
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The handset may be called the iPhone Ultra if Apple doesn’t settle for something more directly descriptive like iPhone Fold.—
David Phelan,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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Modern magazine journalism generally combines factual reporting with narrative storytelling techniques, including scene-setting, descriptive detail, and literary-style writing.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
21 May 2026
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Images released by Mexican authorities also appear to show ventilation infrastructure inside the tunnel, underscoring what officials described as a sophisticated operation.—
Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
2 June 2026
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Very little of Iran’s economy can accurately be described as belonging to the private sector.—
Bozorgmehr Sharafedin,
The Atlantic,
1 June 2026
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The data reframes a market long characterized as advertising-resistant.—
Frank Racioppi,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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Buffett famously characterized Berkshire's investment in Apple as a consumer bet.—
Yun Li,
CNBC,
1 June 2026
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Dozens of people submitted letters on Roberts’ behalf to dispute how he has been portrayed and provide details of his positive impact.—
Hannah Fingerhut,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
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Andrew Scott famously played him in Steven Moffat and Mark Gatiss’ hit BBC drama Sherlock and he has also been portrayed by the likes of Ralph Fiennes, Jared Harris, Dougray Scott, Eric Porter and Dónal Finn down the years.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
28 May 2026
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Designs incorporate brighter color palettes and graphic elements associated with the Bratz brand, positioning the capsule within a more expressive segment of the activewear market.—
Renan Botelho,
Footwear News,
28 May 2026
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That 25% rye firmly places it in the high-rye camp, while the Texas climate accelerates maturation, yielding a more expressive profile.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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Debbie Shepard of Nick Sadek’s Sotheby’s International Realy represented the buyer.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
29 May 2026
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Kirby Puckett, the namesake for the tournament’s MVP award, represented Illinois’ Triton College in the tournament in the early 1980s.—
James Burky,
Denver Post,
29 May 2026
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Buchanan Studio’s signature Studio Stripe—a wide, graphic band screen-printed onto heavyweight Belgian linen—and its cotton velvets speak to impactful, sensual interiors.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
2 June 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.—
Kelly Brant,
Arkansas Online,
2 June 2026
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The risks in the space market were made vivid this week with the launchpad explosion of Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket.—
Krysta Escobar,
CNBC,
30 May 2026
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This is a vivid example of lawmakers inadvertently potentially cutting off one’s nose to spite one’s face.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
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“Depicted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/depicted. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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