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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
Still, marketing the industry to young people can be difficult, as outdated imagery of factory workers and assembly lines still dominate popular depictions of the field.
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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
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.
—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
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
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.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for depictions
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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 film won three Oscars and has since been widely cited as one of Hollywood’s most influential portrayals of the tech industry.—
Kennedy French,
Variety,
10 June 2026
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Dean Cain has repeatedly taken issue with modern portrayals of superheroes, from Superman and Supergirl to Captain America.—
Sharareh Drury,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 June 2026
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American strikes also destroyed what appears to be drinking water infrastructure on Iran’s southern coast early yesterday, according to videos and pictures shared by Iranian media and geolocated by NBC News.—
Sarah Dean,
NBC news,
12 June 2026
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The festival Thursday had a family-friendly vibe, with everyone taking pictures and enjoying time together, said Maria Botchatcher.—
Zuri Primos
June 11,
Kansas City Star,
12 June 2026
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“Depictions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/depictions. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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