Thesaurus results for DEPICTIONS

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 The flashbacks to Emma’s adolescence, which Borgli films with some curiosity, are far more engaging than the film’s depictions of the chatty Boston bourgeoisie, which exude self-satisfied certainty. —

Richard Brody, New Yorker, 7 Apr. 2026 Icons are ancient works of religious art, often depictions of Jesus, the Virgin Mary, saints and scenes from the Bible. —

Olivia Wakim, AJC.com, 5 Apr. 2026 It’s known for entertainment attractions at its stores — including IMAX 3D movie theaters, a rope course and, in Reading, Massachusetts, depictions of Boston landmarks made of millions of jelly beans. —

Dave Collins, Fortune, 4 Apr. 2026 Pop culture depictions of school shootings have often stoked controversy, with many viewers debating the line between storytelling and sensitivity. —

Saba Hamedy, NBC news, 3 Apr. 2026 Currently, creating those graphic depictions of children is a third-degree felony, punishable by up to five years in prison. —

Romy Ellenbogen, Miami Herald, 31 Mar. 2026 Humor about the pickle often stems from its distinctiveness—its tangy, assertive flavor and odd appearance lend themselves to exaggerated, whimsical depictions. —

Literary Hub, 31 Mar. 2026 These lofty ambitions have fueled decades of space movies and inspired generations with their depictions of intrepid space voyagers. —

Jeff Spry, Space.com, 30 Mar. 2026 And yet, the show itself further preserves the version of Carolyn tied to John, regardless of how accurate their depictions may or may not be. —

Glamour, 27 Mar. 2026

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Culin also consulted with other scholars and collectors to produce his final report 14 years later, which includes over 1,100 illustrations and descriptions of 239 sets of dice from 130 different tribes.

— ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 3 Apr. 2026
The dark side featured the rise of Hitler, descriptions of Kristallnacht — when Nazi youth ransacked Jewish homes and stores in 1938 — and Nazi plans for the Final Solution, or genocide of all European Jews.

— Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2026