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
He is particularly known for his depictions of Edinburgh interiors and still-life paintings.
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Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
20 June 2026
Haiti’s battle scene The original jersey submitted by this Caribbean nation included a depiction of the final battle of the Haitian War of Independence in 1803 on its front.
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Steve Douglas,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
This helped normalize depictions of same-sex couples and contributed to Americans’ broader acceptance of LGBTQ rights and people in the 1990s and 2000s.
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Tamar Carroll,
The Conversation,
18 June 2026
But of late, cinema has tried to cast a shadow over the man, not one of those depictions murkier than the director Michael Sarnoski’s The Death of Robin Hood.
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David Sims,
The Atlantic,
17 June 2026
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Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
20 June 2026
Haiti’s battle scene The original jersey submitted by this Caribbean nation included a depiction of the final battle of the Haitian War of Independence in 1803 on its front.
—
Steve Douglas,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
This helped normalize depictions of same-sex couples and contributed to Americans’ broader acceptance of LGBTQ rights and people in the 1990s and 2000s.
—
Tamar Carroll,
The Conversation,
18 June 2026
But of late, cinema has tried to cast a shadow over the man, not one of those depictions murkier than the director Michael Sarnoski’s The Death of Robin Hood.
—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
17 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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The artist was beloved by Americans for his intimate portrayals of the country’s values.
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According to people familiar with the project, Amazon executives grew concerned after the film evolved into a darker portrayal of Altman, depicting him as a manipulative figure who steered OpenAI away from its original mission.
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The Department of State, which handles visa applications from abroad, has not released its full 2025 data, but the numbers through September show a similar picture.
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Some Mars scientists say SkyFall also won’t meaningfully inform other big-picture research questions, such as digging into the planet’s history or understanding how its surface and atmosphere interact.
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“Depiction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/depiction. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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