depiction

noun

di-ˈpik-shən How to pronounce depiction (audio)
Definition of depictionnext
as in description
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 Eighth Grade’s depiction of smartphones is particularly noteworthy, as Kayla can hardly be parted from hers. — Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 15 July 2026 To be clear, this is a depiction of a relatively well-to-do turf house. — Amelia Soth, JSTOR Daily, 15 July 2026 Our recent work showcases contemporary Black children’s books that illustrate rich depictions of Black life and provide helpful examples for young children of all backgrounds. — Brooke Harris Garad, The Conversation, 14 July 2026 His wartime propaganda cartoons, for example, included stereotypical and racist depictions of Japanese people. — Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 11 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for depiction
Recent Examples of Synonyms for depiction
  1. description
  2. portrait
  3. portrayal
  4. picture
Noun
  • The description herein is a summary and intended for informational purposes only and does not include all terms, conditions and exclusions of the policies described.
    — Brian Sloan,Dan Avery, CNBC, 15 July 2026
  • Just two words — a short description of a neighborhood — has sparked a lawsuit between two Miami-Dade developers.
    — Alexandra Phelps July 15, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026
Definition of description
Noun
  • The ensemble drama traces the unpredictable shape of grief and family dynamics, aiming for an emotionally candid portrait of loss and the ties that hold communities together.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 17 July 2026
  • The trove of artworks includes a mixed-media drawing by Nicole Eisenman, 1960s works by Lee Friedlander and a self portrait made by the artist, DJ, and poet Juliana Huxtable.
    — News Desk, Artforum, 16 July 2026
Definition of portrait
Noun
  • Through her unforgettable portrayal of Jia, Kaylee brought extraordinary heart, humanity, and light to Godzilla, Kong, and the Monsterverse.
    — McKinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 21 July 2026
  • The report suggests that idealized portrayals of dating on social media may be affecting confidence and expectations, in some cases as much as or more than rejection itself.
    — Ethan M. Stone, USA Today, 20 July 2026
Definition of portrayal
Noun
  • Information collected during flight is shared across the formation, giving nearby aircraft a broader picture of threats and changing battlefield conditions.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 20 July 2026
  • Yamal shared a sweet photo of the moment in a carousel of several other celebratory pictures from the championship final on Instagram.
    — Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 20 July 2026
Definition of picture

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