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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There’s a lot of character packed into that description — a complicated combination of ego, insecurity, cynicism, and self-justification.

— Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 14 Oct. 2026
But that description barely scratches the surface, Chris Joyner reports.

— Adam Beam, AJC.com, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of description

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The work, known as the Tondo of the Two Brothers, dates back to the 2nd century and belongs to a group of paintings known as the Fayum portraits.

— Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 13 Oct. 2026
Filmmaker Ava DuVernay chose Milton Rogovin’s informal, untitled portrait of a beautiful young Buffalo woman from his East Side, 1961-63 collection.

— The Week US, TheWeek, 13 Oct. 2026

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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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