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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
The result is a powerful yet harrowing depiction of their fight to survive and get home.
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Alamin Yohannes, EW.com, 16 June 2025
And science fiction isn’t meant to be a realistic depiction of the future.
—Erika Page, Christian Science Monitor, 16 June 2025
It was made to provide a true depiction of what was happening at the time.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 17 June 2025
From his first girlfriend, living in his London apartment with his Jamaican parents, to moments at the house of ill fame and the tribulations of being a Bronx landlord, observers are offered a realistic depiction of Slick Rick’s journey to legend.
—Ime Ekpo, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025
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Alamin Yohannes, EW.com, 16 June 2025
And science fiction isn’t meant to be a realistic depiction of the future.
—Erika Page, Christian Science Monitor, 16 June 2025
It was made to provide a true depiction of what was happening at the time.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 17 June 2025
From his first girlfriend, living in his London apartment with his Jamaican parents, to moments at the house of ill fame and the tribulations of being a Bronx landlord, observers are offered a realistic depiction of Slick Rick’s journey to legend.
—Ime Ekpo, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for depiction
Noun
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When expectations need updating Fast-moving businesses often outgrow old job descriptions.—
Alain Hunkins,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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This story may contain accounts and descriptions of actual or alleged events that some readers may find disturbing.—
Aaron Katersky,
ABC News,
30 June 2025
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To her, these monochromatic portraits bolster an African aesthetic due to their classic feel that stands the test of time.—
Ugonnaora Owoh,
Essence,
30 June 2025
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But Kosinski elevates that journey by capturing racing in all of its gorgeous, peculiar glory—there’s never been a portrait of Formula One quite like it.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
28 June 2025
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The star of the movie also briefly discussed his portrayal.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
7 July 2025
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Tatiana Maslany anchors this Canadian potboiler with her portrayal of about a dozen (give or take) clones all built from the same original.—
Declan Gallagher,
EW.com,
3 July 2025
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Brady and Vergara took a picture together with Maluma kissing the actress’ forehead.—
Lea Veloso,
StyleCaster,
10 July 2025
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This picture shows a billboard bearing the portrait of Iranian supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and a quote reads in Persian 'Sing Oh Iran' at the Enqelab Square in Tehran on July, 9, 2025.—
Amira El-Fekki,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 July 2025
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“Depiction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/depiction. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.
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