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 Or, more precisely, who exactly benefits from seeing the fictional depiction of a rape? — Beandrea July, IndieWire, 14 Sep. 2026 After 2022, this heroic depiction of Russia acquired a much more openly militaristic tenor. — Michael Kimmage, Foreign Affairs, 14 Sep. 2026 After reviewing a transcript of the scene provided by The Hollywood Reporter, two prominent American Muslim advocacy groups excoriated the film’s depiction of Islam. — Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 11 Sep. 2026 The detailed scenes highlight hunting rituals and feature realistic depictions of the animals. — Michele Metych Britannica Editors Sep. 10, Encyclopedia Britannica, 10 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for depiction

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This is barely a description of what actually happens, but more of an understanding of what lies beneath the surface of the plot, the emotional core of the adventure at hand, maybe even what critics sometimes call the driving force of a novel.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 24 Sep. 2026
Jack Reacher series author Lee Child endorsed Cruise’s casting at the time, despite the actor not matching the physical description of his massive ex-Army investigator.

— Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of description

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Over his shoulder was an enormous portrait of the hatchet-wielding temperance crusader Carrie Nation, an icon of resistance to the excesses of the first Gilded Age, when similar discontent had roiled the prairies.

— Kyle Paoletta, Harpers Magazine, 22 Sep. 2026
Combs idolized his father, Melvin, wearing his portrait on a medallion around his neck; Christian treats his father with the same reverence.

— Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of portrait

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As Jeremy Strong delivers his portrayal of Mark Zuckerberg, Aaron Sorkin has shed some light on the method actor’s process for this role.

— Glenn Garner, Deadline, 20 Sep. 2026
The movie is earning attention at film festivals for its portrayal of the condition.

— Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of portrayal

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But then this little picture called The Odyssey came calling for Annie.

— Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 21 Sep. 2026
Like all the other participants in the beginning class, Bugumba also has an artistic bent, bringing a tumbler artistically decorated with cat logos and a phone case covered with feline pictures.

— Janice Neumann, Chicago Tribune, 20 Sep. 2026

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