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
These policies have been expanded into sweeping bans on Pride events and depictions of homosexuality in media like films and TV.
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Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 21 Apr. 2026
Jackson’s settlement with the Chandler family turned out to include an agreement that forbade the estate to participate in depictions of the events around Chandler’s allegation.
—Kelefa Sanneh, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
Mainstream media can also amplify negative depictions of Muslims by often discussing Islam within the context of terrorism and portraying Muslims more negatively than other racial, ethnic or religious minority groups.
—Anisah Bagasra, The Conversation, 17 Apr. 2026
Weil also defended his Amazon Prime series Hunters following criticism by the Auschwitz Memorial over its fictional depictions of the Holocaust.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 15 Apr. 2026
Many works appear to be collages, but on close inspection turn out to be flat oil on canvas depictions of pop and cultural artifacts.
—Penny E Schwartz, Oc Register, 13 Apr. 2026
To that end, here are ten recent-ish depictions of the university prof, from film and television, in order of realistic-ness.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 10 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
Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 21 Apr. 2026
Jackson’s settlement with the Chandler family turned out to include an agreement that forbade the estate to participate in depictions of the events around Chandler’s allegation.
—Kelefa Sanneh, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
Mainstream media can also amplify negative depictions of Muslims by often discussing Islam within the context of terrorism and portraying Muslims more negatively than other racial, ethnic or religious minority groups.
—Anisah Bagasra, The Conversation, 17 Apr. 2026
Weil also defended his Amazon Prime series Hunters following criticism by the Auschwitz Memorial over its fictional depictions of the Holocaust.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 15 Apr. 2026
Many works appear to be collages, but on close inspection turn out to be flat oil on canvas depictions of pop and cultural artifacts.
—Penny E Schwartz, Oc Register, 13 Apr. 2026
To that end, here are ten recent-ish depictions of the university prof, from film and television, in order of realistic-ness.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 10 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for depictions
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South Korean officials confirmed details of Kim’s defection, and his descriptions of hardships faced by North Koreans mirror numerous accounts defectors shared with CNN.—
Mike Valerio,
CNN Money,
19 Apr. 2026
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There’s a lot of adjectives that get used in character descriptions and direction.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
16 Apr. 2026
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For instance, portraits of Kim II Sung, the founder and supreme leader of North Korea, and Kim Jong Il, the father of current leader Kim Jong Un, are mandatory in public places like train stations, hospitals, schools and factories.—
Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy,
USA Today,
11 Apr. 2026
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Centred on intimate portraits of women rebuilding their lives, the film follows individuals shaping a future in the shadow of a shared past.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2026
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And although the film includes portrayals of many of the Jackson siblings, some also asked to be left out of the biopic, including Janet.—
Emily St. Martin,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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Cheadle, Young, and Ha deliver effortless portrayals.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
17 Apr. 2026
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The housekeepers greet me with genuine care, the bartenders create cocktails with panache and smiles, and the doormen and women jauntily pose for pictures in their thick Batman-style winter cloaks.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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Vakoch said that among the early proponents of displaying pictures to communicate with extraterrestrials was the illustrious mathematician Karl Friedrich Gauss.—
Leonard David,
Space.com,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Depictions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/depictions. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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