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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 all the prior cinematic depictions of storming bunkers and camaraderie under fire, Pressure offers us the quiet heroism of rational restraint in the figure of James Stagg, who weathered his inner storms and bore the courage to be disliked.
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Daniel Jonah Wolpert, NPR, 29 May 2026
In this way, the film offers one of the most unique and realistic depictions of a famous historical battle ever put to screen.
—Jordan Hoffman, Entertainment Weekly, 29 May 2026
The works are an examination of the natural world, focused on depictions of the Norwegian countryside in blue hues.
—Los Angeles Times, 28 May 2026
North said viewers generally understand the videos as stylized political satire rather than literal depictions of reality.
—Teresa Liu, Daily News, 27 May 2026
Per Hyperallergic, most of the other statues identities are not known, but are depictions of American soldiers from the Revolutionary War.
—News Desk, Artforum, 27 May 2026
An exhibition of Paul Klee’s late works focuses on his depictions of the atmosphere of violence and intimidation in Germany after the Nazis came to power.
—The New York Review of Books, 23 May 2026
At a time when audiences are already fatigued by the continual depictions of metahuman supers who wrestle with whether to remain anonymous or use their powers for good, this story is hardly unique.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 22 May 2026
Technological capability alone isn’t enough to sway the masses into accepting humanoid robots on the street, especially those influenced by Hollywood depictions of killer robots in films like The Terminator.
—Michael Ashley, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
Daniel Jonah Wolpert, NPR, 29 May 2026
In this way, the film offers one of the most unique and realistic depictions of a famous historical battle ever put to screen.
—Jordan Hoffman, Entertainment Weekly, 29 May 2026
The works are an examination of the natural world, focused on depictions of the Norwegian countryside in blue hues.
—Los Angeles Times, 28 May 2026
North said viewers generally understand the videos as stylized political satire rather than literal depictions of reality.
—Teresa Liu, Daily News, 27 May 2026
Per Hyperallergic, most of the other statues identities are not known, but are depictions of American soldiers from the Revolutionary War.
—News Desk, Artforum, 27 May 2026
An exhibition of Paul Klee’s late works focuses on his depictions of the atmosphere of violence and intimidation in Germany after the Nazis came to power.
—The New York Review of Books, 23 May 2026
At a time when audiences are already fatigued by the continual depictions of metahuman supers who wrestle with whether to remain anonymous or use their powers for good, this story is hardly unique.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 22 May 2026
Technological capability alone isn’t enough to sway the masses into accepting humanoid robots on the street, especially those influenced by Hollywood depictions of killer robots in films like The Terminator.
—Michael Ashley, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for depictions
Noun
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As of late Saturday night, authorities have not released descriptions of any suspects or identified a possible motive.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
7 June 2026
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Police believe the thieves are between 16 and 19 years old, and have only vague descriptions of the suspects.—
Todd Feurer,
CBS News,
6 June 2026
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The art show paired portraits of animals that exhibit same-sex behaviors, like peacocks and flamingos, and was meant to be a commentary on how queerness has been hidden throughout history, leaving artists to use symbolism to communicate their point of view.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
4 June 2026
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Some viewers and beginner-painters valued his bare-bones instructions on how to create unchallenging landscape portraits, while still some others undoubtedly enjoyed Ross and his painting lessons for their snark value.—
Randy McMullen,
Mercury News,
4 June 2026
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The Boroughs is not a frightening show, monster snack-time portrayals notwithstanding.—
Graham Hillard,
The Washington Examiner,
31 May 2026
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Many also expressed a desire for portrayals that reflect healthy relationships, rest, softness, sisterhood, and everyday life beyond struggle.—
Dominique Fluker,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
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On a recent day, a stream of visitors, including school children, walked through the circular room, stopping to sit behind the desk and pose for pictures.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 June 2026
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On a recent day, a stream of visitors, including schoolchildren, walked through the circular room, stopping to sit behind the desk and pose for pictures.—
Sophia Tareen,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
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