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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 New York Times reported in May that the president expressed interest in constructing a new helipad on the South Lawn, which would measure about 100 feet in diameter and contain a depiction of the presidential seal on top.
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Nicholas Kerr,
ABC News,
30 June 2026
The bell’s pyramidal face is decorated with depictions of deceased kings and queens, and its toll was believed to invoke ancestral spirits.
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Tessa Solomon,
ARTnews.com,
29 June 2026
The film was effectively banned from being screened and advertised in Boll's home country, where it was produced, out of concern that its extreme depictions of anti-immigrant violence may inspire copycat attacks.
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Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
29 June 2026
But unlike that first map, this depiction highlighted Neal’s Prison, Robey’s Old Prison, and the Public Prison – three sites located just off the National Mall where the enslaved were imprisoned before being sold.
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Allison M. Prasch,
The Conversation,
29 June 2026
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Nicholas Kerr,
ABC News,
30 June 2026
The bell’s pyramidal face is decorated with depictions of deceased kings and queens, and its toll was believed to invoke ancestral spirits.
—
Tessa Solomon,
ARTnews.com,
29 June 2026
The film was effectively banned from being screened and advertised in Boll's home country, where it was produced, out of concern that its extreme depictions of anti-immigrant violence may inspire copycat attacks.
—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
29 June 2026
But unlike that first map, this depiction highlighted Neal’s Prison, Robey’s Old Prison, and the Public Prison – three sites located just off the National Mall where the enslaved were imprisoned before being sold.
—
Allison M. Prasch,
The Conversation,
29 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for depiction
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While conducting surveillance, McCurnin spotted a man riding an electric scooter who matched the suspect’s description.
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Make care work, such as offering emotional support, mentoring, and change management, part of the job description.
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Vexed by the story, Gonzalez created acontemporary portrait of Katteuha.
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This is the portrait of then-General George Washington at Valley Forge, praying for guidance when the fight for America's independence seemed lost.
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The play, starring John Lithgow, already recouped its capitalization in May, with Lithgow winning a Tony for his portrayal of Roald Dahl.
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That portrayal caused Amazon to want to distance itself from the film, given the company’s $50 billion investment in OpenAI, two of the sources said.
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For purpose, whether anyone can trace their daily work to the larger picture without being handed a slogan.
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McCabe brings up a fantastic black-and-white picture on his laptop.
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“Depiction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/depiction. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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