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a vivid representation in words of someone or something
the set piece of the novel is a depiction of the battle that makes readers feel like they were there
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Recent Examples of depiction
Kelce is shirtless in the depiction and has the Eagles logo head coming out from between his legs.
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Kevin McCormick, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 June 2025
The collection is unabashedly Chanel in its depiction of the maison’s enduring motifs.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 5 June 2025
But amidst this necessary reckoning, depictions of joy and meaning have been lost.
—Samantha Mann, Time, 5 June 2025
In a May 21 press release, the Vindolanda Trust identified the depiction as Victoria, the goddess of victory in Roman mythology.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 4 June 2025
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Kevin McCormick, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 June 2025
The collection is unabashedly Chanel in its depiction of the maison’s enduring motifs.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 5 June 2025
But amidst this necessary reckoning, depictions of joy and meaning have been lost.
—Samantha Mann, Time, 5 June 2025
In a May 21 press release, the Vindolanda Trust identified the depiction as Victoria, the goddess of victory in Roman mythology.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 4 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for depiction
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The legislation lists a variety of records that must be turned over if requested, including contracts, grants, job descriptions, employee training materials, budgets and audits.—
Skyler Swisher,
The Orlando Sentinel,
19 June 2025
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Communities in parts of the East Side of Kansas City, North Kansas City and other smaller urban cities across the metro fit this description, Pierson, Jr. said.—
Alecia Taylor,
Kansas City Star,
18 June 2025
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The first one featured a portrait of President Harry Truman as man of the year for his decision to bomb Japan.—
Carol Sutton Lewis,
Scientific American,
18 June 2025
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Highlighting the brand’s first Aqua Terra timepiece in 30mm, the campaign features portraits of Ariana DeBose, Ashley Graham, Tems, Danielle Marsha, Marisa Abela and Sunday Rose Kidman Urban, the eldest daughter of Nicole Kidman and country singer Keith Urban.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
18 June 2025
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These portrayals took on new weight and context with the passage of the Hollywood Production Code.—
Betsy Golden Kellem,
JSTOR Daily,
25 June 2025
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This portrayal caused a significant backlash from some viewers at the time.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 June 2025
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Inside, the walls are lined with historical memorabilia and pictures, including a portrait of Aunt Kate, who continues to watch over this riverside enterprise with pride.—
Libby Monteith Minor,
Southern Living,
28 June 2025
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A week filled with fun videos of puppies trying to master the stairs and a friendly doggy neighbor making his rounds brightened our social media timelines, but a few of our readers' pet videos and pictures stood out.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 June 2025
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“Depiction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/depiction. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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