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 Some bought $178 sweaters featuring a cartoon depiction of Huang at a company conference this year. — Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 11 Nov. 2026 Ross’s depiction of the jazz singer garnered her a Golden Globe and an Oscar nomination, among other accolades. — Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 10 Nov. 2026 That attention to detail helped create the sense of a living world that became a hallmark of the franchise, even as the series drew criticism for its depictions of violence, crime and women. — Jonathan Landrum Jr, Chicago Tribune, 9 Nov. 2026 The evening celebrated Villeneuve alongside artist Vija Celmins, known for her depictions of ocean surfaces, desert floors and night skies. — Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 8 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for depiction

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Raul Guerrero fits that description, serving in the US Army military police in 1968, 15 years into a US-South Korean mutual defense arrangement that endures to this day.

— Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 11 Nov. 2026
After running the vehicle’s description into the Alaska Public Safety Information Network, law enforcement found the matching vehicle — which is registered to Jack — parked at the Anchorage Amazon warehouse.

— Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 11 Nov. 2026

Definition of description

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Across its music collaborations, portrait tees, and tributes, the list includes everyone from Michael Jackson to the Velvet Underground, Nirvana, Butthole Surfers, My Bloody Valentine, Daniel Johnston, Aphex Twin, and SALEM.

— Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 10 Nov. 2026
Avaialble in red and blue hues, the bandana showcases a portrait of Mimi in a field of blooms.

— Kanika Talwar, Footwear News, 10 Nov. 2026

Definition of portrait

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Despite that growing support, Bass and her allies’ negative portrayal of Raman in attack ads had an effect, as Raman’s unfavorable ratings rose month by month.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 8 Nov. 2026
As Vega consulted on the script, it’s widely seen as a groundbreaker of trans portrayals onscreen in the 21st century.

— Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of portrayal

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To graduate from a stock concept to a real observation, picture-of-a-picture imagery like this asks for delicate framing.

— H.D. Angel, Pitchfork, 9 Nov. 2026
In a new study, researchers at the University of Ottawa have proposed this unconventional picture, which challenges some of modern physics’ biggest assumptions.

— Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 8 Nov. 2026

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