Thesaurus results for DEPICTION

depiction

noun

di-ˈpik-shən

Definition of depiction

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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 works continuously countered Western media depictions of Palestine. — Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 25 Aug. 2026 Graise is a double amputee who lost his legs at a young age and has become an advocate for realistic and thoughtful depictions of disabled persons in the arts. — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 23 Aug. 2026 The latest addition, a bronze depiction of a seated Thomas Jefferson signing the Declaration of Independence, was a gift from George Lundeen, a sculptor from Loveland, Colorado. — ABC News, 22 Aug. 2026 Is there a more sweeping, epic depiction of the South during the Civil War and Reconstruction? — Caroline Rogers, Southern Living, 22 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for depiction

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On the page, Hig’s first-person descriptions of his everyday adventures, and of the waning natural world around him, had an honest, melancholy soul to them.

— Guy Lodge, Variety, 26 Aug. 2026
She was stunned how closely autism’s description fit her creative, sensitive girl — her strong need for routine, social anxiety, challenges with communication and sensory processing.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026

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Other works set to screen at the BFI include several of Maldoror’s non-fiction films, like Aimé Césaire, A Man, A Land, a documentary portrait of the Martinican author Aimé Césaire.

— Zac Ntim, Deadline, 26 Aug. 2026
The story begins as a richly detailed portrait of a woman who quietly accepts her role as the wife of a man who doesn’t recognize her value.

— Ed Masley, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026

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Her nuanced portrayal has given neurodivergent viewers a rare chance to see their own experiences authentically reflected onscreen, while bringing greater visibility and understanding to a community long saddled with Hollywood stereotypes.

— Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of portrayal

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Members also flagged strong anticipation from North American press and said a Netflix awards team is preparing a campaign for the film that extends to a best picture push.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 25 Aug. 2026
Live video is relayed to law enforcement, giving them a clear picture of what’s going on before officers enter the school.

— Cindy Von Quednow, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026

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