Synonyms of 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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• descriptions
• portraits
• portrayals
• pictures
• sketches
• tales
• renderings
• definitions
• vignettes
• accounts
• portraitures
• narratives
• illustrations
• stories
• delineations
• reports
• anecdotes
• chronicles
• demonstrations
• explanations
• yarns
• exemplifications
• expositions
• clarifications
• explications
• elucidations

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of depictions

The absence of depictions of bows and arrows in many pinturas rupestres may indicate that the groups inhabiting the Serra da Capivara did not use them as weapons. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 13 Aug. 2026

Although Cassatt would become best known for her depictions of mothers and children, her patrons did not always share that preference. — Carmen Rosenberg-Miller, Artforum, 6 Aug. 2026

The intensity of Harper’s writing, especially in his grisliest depictions of violence, can feel like the prose equivalent of trying to smash the glass. — Peter C. Baker, New Yorker, 5 Aug. 2026

Across Mesoamerica, archaeologists had unearthed a preponderance of toad artifacts, including detailed depictions of the parotid glands (located at the top of the neck) in which toads produce their defense toxins. — Kimon De Greef, Longreads, 4 Aug. 2026

The series’ blend of soapy melodramatics and rough-and-tumble underworld menace will be familiar to anybody who has watched Power, but Power and its spinoffs have always been confident in their only-for-adults depictions of adults-only situations. — Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 30 July 2026

Louise has been a part of and shared her excitement over various depictions of her conception and birth. — Lynsey Eidell, PEOPLE, 25 July 2026

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