Synonyms of depiction

depiction

noun

di-ˈpik-shən 

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• description
• portrait
• portrayal
• picture
• tale
• sketch
• definition
• rendering
• delineation
• account
• vignette
• narrative
• illustration
• portraiture
• story
• explanation
• chronicle
• report
• anecdote
• demonstration
• yarn
• exposition
• clarification
• exemplification
• explication
• elucidation

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of depiction

The first article in this series on child safety online outlined the growing scale of the risk from creating, distributing or possessing visual depictions of explicit conduct involving minors. — Bhakti Mirchandani, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026

Such moments display a boldly personal approach to conflict journalism, one in which a frank, nuanced depiction of daily life tells us more about war than any losses or gains on the battlefield. — Madeleine Wulfahrt, New Yorker, 8 July 2026

Brown said many depictions focus on struggle, while her work focuses on existence, dignity and joy. — Kansas City Star, 8 July 2026

In fact, a common facet of dark academia literature and film is the depiction of homosexual and homoerotic characters and relationships, especially between two men. — Sophia Zhang, Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 July 2026