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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
But Comer and Jackman’s roles reverse the ballad’s depictions.
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Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 22 June 2026
O’Connor’s harrowing depictions of the effects of irresistible grace on the willfully self-damned aren’t everyone’s chalice of wine.
—Spin Team, SPIN, 22 June 2026
He is particularly known for his depictions of Edinburgh interiors and still-life paintings.
—Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 20 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
The only painter on the list is Norman Rockwell, known for his idealized depictions of American life in that period.
—David A. Fahrenthold, New York Times, 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
And while those depictions may have been more accurate at the time, the emphasis often felt misplaced.
—Britt Hayes, Entertainment Weekly, 17 June 2026
Deepfakes have been a constant presence in the AI age as large-language models have made generating depictions of actors, singers and other celebrities much more accessible to the public.
—Corbin Bolies, Variety, 16 June 2026
Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 22 June 2026
O’Connor’s harrowing depictions of the effects of irresistible grace on the willfully self-damned aren’t everyone’s chalice of wine.
—Spin Team, SPIN, 22 June 2026
He is particularly known for his depictions of Edinburgh interiors and still-life paintings.
—Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 20 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
The only painter on the list is Norman Rockwell, known for his idealized depictions of American life in that period.
—David A. Fahrenthold, New York Times, 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
And while those depictions may have been more accurate at the time, the emphasis often felt misplaced.
—Britt Hayes, Entertainment Weekly, 17 June 2026
Deepfakes have been a constant presence in the AI age as large-language models have made generating depictions of actors, singers and other celebrities much more accessible to the public.
—Corbin Bolies, Variety, 16 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for depictions
Noun
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The proximity and the descriptions of her relationship to Chicago could have been me.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
21 June 2026
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Using contextual clues, including witness interview dates and document descriptions, some files could be located elsewhere, but for many that was not possible.—
Daniel Ruetenik,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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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.—
Daily News,
Daily News,
19 June 2026
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Earlier works often centered on solitary women posed with the self-possession of royal portraits or religious icons.—
Jane Horowitz,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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This needs to be balanced with honest portrayals of skilled nursing facilities, which includes how residents live their lives while receiving necessary care.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
17 June 2026
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For every blockbuster streaming series about a notorious serial killer, there’s a discussion to be had about whether anyone is benefitting from gruesome TV portrayals that some feel glamorize killers and exploit their victims.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
17 June 2026
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Area law enforcement officials have previously released pictures of him.—
Nathan Pilling,
Kansas City Star,
19 June 2026
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But some users find clever ways to sidestep those controls, by disguising sensitive requests as role-playing games, poems or pictures, with many swapping tips and ideas online.—
Kevin Schaul,
Washington Post,
18 June 2026
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“Depictions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/depictions. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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