Thesaurus results for DEPICTION

depiction

noun

di-ˈpik-shən

Definition of depiction

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 His self-depiction is as the Churchillian defender of the nation. — David Remnick, New Yorker, 7 Oct. 2026 The painter is known for her realist depictions of everyday Black life and her historic official portrait of First Lady Michelle Obama. — Brianna J. Heath, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2026 Garfield’s is the showier performance but Yura Borisov‘s depiction as a man slowly realizing how he’s been had is Richard-Gere-at-the-end-of-Primal-Fear-level stuff. — Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 6 Oct. 2026 Though in the margins there are depictions of daily life, the Tapestry isn’t revolutionary or counter-authoritarian history. — James Folta, Literary Hub, 5 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for depiction

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Bread & Butter’s title track is the only time when things decamp to the treacly, mostly because of how Cartunez’s syrupy beat drowns out Droog’s hazy memories of 9/11 and descriptions of a side chick who looks like Ronnie from The Player’s Club.

— Dylan Green, Pitchfork, 8 Oct. 2026
Inspired by Qur’anic descriptions of paradise, Sheikh Zayed’s vision was to bring a garden into marble and light.

— Kieron Marchese, Architectural Digest, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of description

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Other organizations abandoned associations with Hastert, and his portrait was removed from a hallway outside the House chamber.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 6 Oct. 2026
While a portrait collection of the resort’s presidential guests caters to quite a fitting name, there’s a new top tier spirit and fine wine collection–along with swanky designs, space for live music, and eventually, a game of pool.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of portrait

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Set against the backdrop of the early 1970s, the series offers a warm and engaging portrayal of their relationship and the events surrounding it.

— Leo Barraclough, Variety, 12 Oct. 2026
Lev also added that some online portrayals of rage retreats miss the work that happens beyond the screaming.

— Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 11 Oct. 2026

Definition of portrayal

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Despite increasingly critical media coverage of AI and the spread of data centers across the US, one news network has been painting a more positive picture.

— J.D. Capelouto, semafor.com, 12 Oct. 2026
This one is going to make some waves in the rankings, in the Big Ten standings, and the College Football Playoff picture.

— Matt Reigle OutKick, FOXNews.com, 11 Oct. 2026

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