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
There are other videos that are even more explicit, full of racial slurs and graphic depictions of the violence and even rape.
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Jack Crosbie, Rolling Stone, 12 June 2026
David Hockney, one of the 20th century’s most famous artists best-known for his depictions of the sunny glitz of 1960s Los Angeles, has died at age 88.
—Devorah Lauter For Artnews, Robb Report, 12 June 2026
New, younger audiences may better respond to the film’s depiction of gender and identity.
—Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2026
In basic terms, stripped of any context, of course a depiction of a revolution is a political statement.
—Nick Miller, New York Times, 12 June 2026
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Jack Crosbie, Rolling Stone, 12 June 2026
David Hockney, one of the 20th century’s most famous artists best-known for his depictions of the sunny glitz of 1960s Los Angeles, has died at age 88.
—Devorah Lauter For Artnews, Robb Report, 12 June 2026
New, younger audiences may better respond to the film’s depiction of gender and identity.
—Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2026
In basic terms, stripped of any context, of course a depiction of a revolution is a political statement.
—Nick Miller, New York Times, 12 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for depiction
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According to detectives, officers found the 14-year-old after receiving a description of his vehicle over a broadcast.—
Kaicey Baylor,
CBS News,
21 June 2026
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An honest summary would still pass the buck to the voters on a grossly dishonest scheme, but at least the voters might recognize a description that doesn’t cajole, coax and mislead them.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
20 June 2026
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The new gallery is the brainchild of Antony Zito, portrait artist, mural painter, and former associate director of Parkville Art Gallery.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
19 June 2026
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Among all the things that make Iliad Bookshop unique is the mural outside, depicting literary scenes and portraits of more than fifty authors and musicians like Charles Dickens, Sylvia Plath, Harper Lee, Pink Floyd and Tom Petty.—
Daily News,
Daily News,
19 June 2026
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His portrayal of Ken in Barbie earned nominations from the Academy Awards, BAFTA Awards, SAG Awards, Golden Globe Awards, and Critics Choice Awards.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
17 June 2026
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The Pitt, then, is a fitting gig, with its gritty portrayal of a hustling ER full of vulnerable patients and clinicians collectively muscling through.—
Abbey White,
HollywoodReporter,
17 June 2026
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The Padres remain on the fringe of the way-too-early playoff picture while waiting for Jackson Merrill, Xander Bogaerts and Machado to find their footing.—
Stephen J. Nesbitt,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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In the process of turning the house into a museum, countless artifacts, photos, and personal ephemera were uncovered, painting a vivid picture of the artist’s life at home.—
Katie Schultz,
Architectural Digest,
15 June 2026
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“Depiction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/depiction. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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