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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 depictions
For its inaugural season, in partnership with the Vasarely Foundation, the hotel debuted an exhibition across its lawn that drew over 30,000 visitors, and each guest room features a work by Dutch painter Roan van Oort, who is known for his textured canvases and raw depictions of the natural world.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Though several artworks from the 1600s may well represent Shakespeare, only two are widely regarded as possibly accurate depictions.
—Gitanjali Roy, Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 Apr. 2026
These policies have been expanded into sweeping bans on Pride events and depictions of homosexuality in media like films and TV.
—Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 21 Apr. 2026
Jackson’s settlement with the Chandler family turned out to include an agreement that forbade the estate to participate in depictions of the events around Chandler’s allegation.
—Kelefa Sanneh, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
Mainstream media can also amplify negative depictions of Muslims by often discussing Islam within the context of terrorism and portraying Muslims more negatively than other racial, ethnic or religious minority groups.
—Anisah Bagasra, The Conversation, 17 Apr. 2026
Weil also defended his Amazon Prime series Hunters following criticism by the Auschwitz Memorial over its fictional depictions of the Holocaust.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 15 Apr. 2026
Many works appear to be collages, but on close inspection turn out to be flat oil on canvas depictions of pop and cultural artifacts.
—Penny E Schwartz, Oc Register, 13 Apr. 2026
To that end, here are ten recent-ish depictions of the university prof, from film and television, in order of realistic-ness.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 10 Apr. 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Though several artworks from the 1600s may well represent Shakespeare, only two are widely regarded as possibly accurate depictions.
—Gitanjali Roy, Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 Apr. 2026
These policies have been expanded into sweeping bans on Pride events and depictions of homosexuality in media like films and TV.
—Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 21 Apr. 2026
Jackson’s settlement with the Chandler family turned out to include an agreement that forbade the estate to participate in depictions of the events around Chandler’s allegation.
—Kelefa Sanneh, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
Mainstream media can also amplify negative depictions of Muslims by often discussing Islam within the context of terrorism and portraying Muslims more negatively than other racial, ethnic or religious minority groups.
—Anisah Bagasra, The Conversation, 17 Apr. 2026
Weil also defended his Amazon Prime series Hunters following criticism by the Auschwitz Memorial over its fictional depictions of the Holocaust.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 15 Apr. 2026
Many works appear to be collages, but on close inspection turn out to be flat oil on canvas depictions of pop and cultural artifacts.
—Penny E Schwartz, Oc Register, 13 Apr. 2026
To that end, here are ten recent-ish depictions of the university prof, from film and television, in order of realistic-ness.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 10 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for depictions
Noun
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Police officers saw a man matching witness descriptions and challenged him, Thomas said.—
Katie Langford,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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Full character descriptions for the new additions can be found below.—
Joe Otterson,
Variety,
24 Apr. 2026
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The photographer has even captured glamorous portraits of the Prince and Princess of Wales at state banquets, sometimes sharing a behind-the-scenes look at the white-tie events that call for ballgowns and tiaras.—
Stephanie Petit,
PEOPLE,
24 Apr. 2026
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One source speculated that the portraits of the Bezoses may have been inspired by Condé journalists openly dreading the prospect of the billionaires owning Vogue and having Sánchez calling the shots.—
Matt Donnelly,
Variety,
23 Apr. 2026
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Pentagon leaders’ positive portrayals present an incomplete picture at best, people familiar with intelligence assessments told us.—
Michael Scherer,
The Atlantic,
27 Apr. 2026
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Also missing from the film are portrayals of Jackson’s daughter, Paris, and his siblings Rebbie, Randy and Janet, who apparently weren’t happy with many of the scenes.—
Leonard Greene,
New York Daily News,
25 Apr. 2026
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Participants will board a 4-wheel-drive for a bumpy 13-mile tour with frequent stops for pictures, sketches and questions.—
Marla Jo Fisher,
Oc Register,
30 Apr. 2026
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The following slide proved that the bribe worked, as Emma adorably smiled in her school pictures, and the results were perfection.—
Georgia Slater,
PEOPLE,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Depictions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/depictions. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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