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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
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.
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Corbin Bolies, Variety, 16 June 2026
Yes, other Hollywood depictions of the future had predicted similar technology over the years, but guess what year Apple overlord Steve Jobs announced the breakthrough videotelephony product known as FaceTime?
—Dan Snierson, Entertainment Weekly, 16 June 2026
Spielberg's excellent take on the Invasion of Normandy was groundbreaking in its graphic depictions of the battlefield but especially for its ferocious knockout of an opening.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 13 June 2026
There are other videos that are even more explicit, full of racial slurs and graphic depictions of the violence and even rape.
—Jack Crosbie, Rolling Stone, 12 June 2026
David Hockney, one of the 20th century’s most famous artists best-known for his depictions of the sunny glitz of 1960s Los Angeles, has died at age 88.
—Devorah Lauter For Artnews, Robb Report, 12 June 2026
Still, marketing the industry to young people can be difficult, as outdated imagery of factory workers and assembly lines still dominate popular depictions of the field.
—P.r. Lockhart, Hartford Courant, 8 June 2026
According to Jarvis, those long hours are one of the show's more realistic depictions of ranch life, particularly during the summer months when daylight stretches well into the evening.
—Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 6 June 2026
Companies must be prepared to show supporting documentation that proves their depictions are accurate or could become accurate based on a real intent to use.
—Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 4 June 2026
Corbin Bolies, Variety, 16 June 2026
Yes, other Hollywood depictions of the future had predicted similar technology over the years, but guess what year Apple overlord Steve Jobs announced the breakthrough videotelephony product known as FaceTime?
—Dan Snierson, Entertainment Weekly, 16 June 2026
Spielberg's excellent take on the Invasion of Normandy was groundbreaking in its graphic depictions of the battlefield but especially for its ferocious knockout of an opening.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 13 June 2026
There are other videos that are even more explicit, full of racial slurs and graphic depictions of the violence and even rape.
—Jack Crosbie, Rolling Stone, 12 June 2026
David Hockney, one of the 20th century’s most famous artists best-known for his depictions of the sunny glitz of 1960s Los Angeles, has died at age 88.
—Devorah Lauter For Artnews, Robb Report, 12 June 2026
Still, marketing the industry to young people can be difficult, as outdated imagery of factory workers and assembly lines still dominate popular depictions of the field.
—P.r. Lockhart, Hartford Courant, 8 June 2026
According to Jarvis, those long hours are one of the show's more realistic depictions of ranch life, particularly during the summer months when daylight stretches well into the evening.
—Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 6 June 2026
Companies must be prepared to show supporting documentation that proves their depictions are accurate or could become accurate based on a real intent to use.
—Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 4 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for depictions
Noun
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Social media descriptions of Skid Row dogs being used for fights and to test drugs often lack credible evidence and actionable information, said Los Angeles Police Department Lt.—
Sandra McDonald,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2026
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Further descriptions were not available.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
14 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 21 Jun. 2026.
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