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as in describing
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 characterizing
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 portraying
to present a picture of
the painting depicts a pastoral landscape on a summer day
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Recent Examples of depicting
Even dramas depicting the city as an inferno of crime and decay added to its legend.
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Richard Brody, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026
The movie, like the novel, unfolds in two parts, following the events leading up to the murder, including Meursault’s relationship with Marie (Rebecca Marder) and friendship with Raymond (Pierre Lottin) and then depicting Meursault’s questioning and trial.
—David Faris, TheWeek, 3 Apr. 2026
The Central Library's board considered the construction complete in 1933, when illustrator Dean Cornwell finished his massive mural depicting California's history on the rotunda walls.
—Matthew Rodriguez, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
Elon Musk contributed $1 million to help fund a nationwide campaign of public murals depicting Zarutska.
—Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 2 Apr. 2026
The push to elevate Zarutska as a martyr is part of the long backlash to the summer of 2020, after which one online database catalogued thousands of pieces of street art depicting Floyd.
—David Weigel, semafor.com, 1 Apr. 2026
In front of the taller statue is another giant statue depicting the Buddha reclining, which portrays the Buddha’s physical death (parinirvana).
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 1 Apr. 2026
Don’t miss the murals depicting Iowa’s settlement and progress.
—Susan Stapleton, Des Moines Register, 31 Mar. 2026
Dating back to the early 19th century and often linked to Empress Joséphine, the design features carved cameos depicting mythological figures, framed by seed pearls.
—Eloise Moran, InStyle, 31 Mar. 2026
Richard Brody, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026
The movie, like the novel, unfolds in two parts, following the events leading up to the murder, including Meursault’s relationship with Marie (Rebecca Marder) and friendship with Raymond (Pierre Lottin) and then depicting Meursault’s questioning and trial.
—David Faris, TheWeek, 3 Apr. 2026
The Central Library's board considered the construction complete in 1933, when illustrator Dean Cornwell finished his massive mural depicting California's history on the rotunda walls.
—Matthew Rodriguez, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
Elon Musk contributed $1 million to help fund a nationwide campaign of public murals depicting Zarutska.
—Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 2 Apr. 2026
The push to elevate Zarutska as a martyr is part of the long backlash to the summer of 2020, after which one online database catalogued thousands of pieces of street art depicting Floyd.
—David Weigel, semafor.com, 1 Apr. 2026
In front of the taller statue is another giant statue depicting the Buddha reclining, which portrays the Buddha’s physical death (parinirvana).
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 1 Apr. 2026
Don’t miss the murals depicting Iowa’s settlement and progress.
—Susan Stapleton, Des Moines Register, 31 Mar. 2026
Dating back to the early 19th century and often linked to Empress Joséphine, the design features carved cameos depicting mythological figures, framed by seed pearls.
—Eloise Moran, InStyle, 31 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for depicting
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Readers praised the baked goods and coffee at this North Center spot, with one reader describing it as an approachable and welcoming all-day spot.—
Kayla Samoy,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Apr. 2026
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South Korean officials responded by describing Kim’s statement as meaningful progress in relations.—
Hyung-Jin Kim,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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Mandy Joye, an oceanographer specializing in microbiology at the University of Georgia, has spent decades characterizing microbes in hydrocarbon-rich habitats across the Gulf.—
Jeffrey Marlow,
New Yorker,
5 Apr. 2026
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But a number of architects and preservation groups provided their opinions of the 90,000 square foot project, generally characterizing it as way out of scale with the Executive Residence, the main part of the White House, while throwing off the symmetry of the grounds.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
2 Apr. 2026
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Hundreds of people attended the Via Crucis in Chicago’s Pilsen neighborhood on Good Friday, straining their necks to catch a glimpse of the actor portraying Jesus in the final moments before his execution.—
Laura Turbay,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
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Laina Morris, for instance, has tried to move on from the image of her grinning, bug-eyed face that became a popular meme portraying her as an overly protective and clingy girlfriend.—
Ben Pettis,
The Conversation,
3 Apr. 2026
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Fisher Flores, legal director of the American Bar Association’s ProBar project, said that this year the organization has worked on eight habeas corpus petitions representing children who have been held in federal custody for an average of 225 days.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
5 Apr. 2026
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The other three are at-large members representing all county residents.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
5 Apr. 2026
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“Depicting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/depicting. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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