depictions

noun

plural of depiction
as in descriptions
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 Smith’s energy goes toward perfecting the Damon Albarn impression in its silly hook rather than galvanizing the otherwise lackluster depictions of friendship in his lyrics. — Victoria Borlando, Pitchfork, 24 July 2026 Farris' depictions – drawn in a loose, minimal style with a bright, colorful palette – offer generalities that seem relatable for those who have attended med school. — Tahneer Oksman, NPR, 23 July 2026 The minutes-long scene is without parallel in the many previous pop culture depictions of the mythological moment. — David MacK, CNN Money, 18 July 2026 What first appears to be simple depictions of animals reveals a rich spiritual world. — Sarah Kingdom, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026 The Árgos panoply, which was found in the 1950s at Árgos and dates to the 8th century bce, shows the accuracy of these depictions of Archaic armor. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 17 July 2026 Its extended depictions of the Trojan War are full of general mayhem, but specific violent acts are either seen in very brief snatches or alluded to through cutaways. — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 16 July 2026 Our recent work showcases contemporary Black children’s books that illustrate rich depictions of Black life and provide helpful examples for young children of all backgrounds. — Brooke Harris Garad, The Conversation, 14 July 2026 Flanagan’s fresh vision for these iconic characters couldn’t be more different than previous depictions. — Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 13 July 2026
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  1. descriptions
  2. portraits
  3. portrayals
  4. pictures
Noun
  • In an age when AI is rewriting job descriptions faster than universities can update curricula, purpose is the one career asset that cannot be automated.
    — Laurel Donnellan, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
  • In recent years, the typical Shears song has cloaked descriptions of paranormal encounters in hardcore distortion and cartoon sound effects, fleshing out the twins’ strange world while hinting at weirder mysteries beneath the surface.
    — Jude Noel, Pitchfork, 22 July 2026
Definition of descriptions
Noun
  • The color portrait is by the artist Dawoud Bey, known for his portraits of Black life.
    — Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 25 July 2026
  • Nishimura’s compositions offer truthful portraits of artifice.
    — Katy Waldman, New Yorker, 24 July 2026
Definition of portraits
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  • The report suggests that idealized portrayals of dating on social media may be affecting confidence and expectations, in some cases as much as or more than rejection itself.
    — Ethan M. Stone, USA Today, 20 July 2026
  • Forget about military might, imperialism, and portrayals of heroic feats, though.
    — Angelica Frey, JSTOR Daily, 17 July 2026
Definition of portrayals
Noun
  • At the same time, fascinated engineers around the world were examining the same pictures and videos as everyone else.
    — Andrew Rice, Curbed, 23 July 2026
  • Apparently, at the airport, all the flight attendants were trying to take pictures with her.
    — Brianne Tracy, PEOPLE, 23 July 2026
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