Thesaurus results for DEPICTION

depiction

noun

di-ˈpik-shən

Definition of depiction

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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 The oldest depiction of 1066's events is on a medieval tapestry sewn in England but whisked away to France in the late 11th century, where it's been ever since. — Lauren Frayer, NPR, 9 Sep. 2026 Egyptian tourism and antiquities ministry Archaeologists also uncovered an ornate facade covered with funeral inscriptions, alongside formal depictions of the tomb's owner. — CBS News, 9 Sep. 2026 Similar to the Thanksgiving episodes, this video was thoughtfully selected for its depiction of friends and family. — Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 9 Sep. 2026 At the same time, Fjord is nonjudgmental in its depiction of a blossoming romance between two girls, and protesters who come to support the Romanian family are shown as hysterical too, spray-painting warnings about Satan outside the local school. — Madeline Leung Coleman, Vulture, 8 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for depiction

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Noun

Pourrain’s description of his time in detention is not uncommon.

— Felipe Cardenas, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
The suspect remains at large, and a description has not yet been released.

— Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 9 Sep. 2026

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The old tavern sign, which used to feature a portrait of King George III, now sports the image of another George—George Washington.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2026
Similar reactions have played out online around the trend, with some users sharing retro portraits while others condemn the use of AI or criticize people who take issue with it.

— Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of portrait

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The film received a very positive reception but its nearly four-hour runtime and the deeply unsettling nature of Gibney’s portrayal also seemed to have exhausted the crowd.

— Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 8 Sep. 2026
Suffice it to say, a QB's rookie year is not always an accurate portrayal of the player that QB will become.

— Austin Mock, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026

Definition of portrayal

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Mannion’s big-picture plans require Hurts to play in an Eagles offense that has already looked very different.

— Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
The Late Show won for writing, short form comedy, picture editing, technical direction and camerawork, and lighting design — all a fond farewell to the show.

— Bethy Squires, Vulture, 7 Sep. 2026

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