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
Especially as an advocate and an author yourself, how can other depictions of autism give more agency to their characters?
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Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 24 Mar. 2026
The White House has recently added statues of historical figures to its grounds, including depictions of Thomas Jefferson and Benjamin Franklin that appeared in the Rose Garden earlier this month.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 23 Mar. 2026
The movie is largely based in science, from the names of the stars—Tau Ceti is very much a real star—to its depictions of artificial gravity.
—Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 22 Mar. 2026
Egon Schiele’s show at the Neue Galerie suggests that the artist’s raw, contorted depictions of the body were influenced by a formative relationship with a doctor.
—Hannah Jocelyn, New Yorker, 19 Mar. 2026
Those included flattering depictions of world leaders as powerful men, or dehumanizing depictions of opposition leaders.
—Stuart A. Thompson, New York Times, 14 Mar. 2026
Sadness is typically the baseline in depictions of grief.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 13 Mar. 2026
The book remains forbidden in CPS classrooms below eighth grade, due to concerns about depictions of violence.
—Tahneer Oksman, NPR, 12 Mar. 2026
His demeanor in them marked a departure from Kim's usual depictions in state propaganda as a stern commander.
—CBS News, 12 Mar. 2026
Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 24 Mar. 2026
The White House has recently added statues of historical figures to its grounds, including depictions of Thomas Jefferson and Benjamin Franklin that appeared in the Rose Garden earlier this month.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 23 Mar. 2026
The movie is largely based in science, from the names of the stars—Tau Ceti is very much a real star—to its depictions of artificial gravity.
—Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 22 Mar. 2026
Egon Schiele’s show at the Neue Galerie suggests that the artist’s raw, contorted depictions of the body were influenced by a formative relationship with a doctor.
—Hannah Jocelyn, New Yorker, 19 Mar. 2026
Those included flattering depictions of world leaders as powerful men, or dehumanizing depictions of opposition leaders.
—Stuart A. Thompson, New York Times, 14 Mar. 2026
Sadness is typically the baseline in depictions of grief.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 13 Mar. 2026
The book remains forbidden in CPS classrooms below eighth grade, due to concerns about depictions of violence.
—Tahneer Oksman, NPR, 12 Mar. 2026
His demeanor in them marked a departure from Kim's usual depictions in state propaganda as a stern commander.
—CBS News, 12 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for depictions
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The author’s dialogue is spot-on, and so are descriptions of both states.—
Mary Ann Grossmann,
Twin Cities,
28 Mar. 2026
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The endless descriptions of the sand’s pervasiveness, its grit, and its dryness, instills a real fear.—
James Folta,
Literary Hub,
25 Mar. 2026
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Masses of pro-government supporters gathered in Tehran last night, holding flags and portraits of Iran’s supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei.—
Rebecca Shabad,
NBC news,
26 Mar. 2026
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Indian portraits, too, were typically studio-based, meaning that individuals were literally removed from any landscape.—
Matthew Wills,
JSTOR Daily,
24 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Hollywood had no interest in presenting balanced portrayals of Black life.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
25 Mar. 2026
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The Bigger Picture for Comedians During both his podcast and stand-up appearances, Jonasi’s commentary extended beyond the translation itself into a broader critique of film portrayals of Africa.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
25 Mar. 2026
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For many adults, the beauty book triggered memories of a pre-social-media childhood spent cutting pictures out of magazines and pasting them into notebooks.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
26 Mar. 2026
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These are big walleyes, the kind sportsmen pose with for pictures in the local newspapers.—
Dave Duffey,
Outdoor Life,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Depictions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/depictions. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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