depiction
noun
de·pic·tion
di-ˈpik-shən 
dē-
plural depictions
: a representation in words or images of someone or something
The book is fascinating in its depiction of the country's early history.
The first part of the book … is a depiction of the nearly lost world of a North American hunter-gatherer community.—
Timothy Egan
Timothy EganThe late Vermont artist Stephen Huneck made works that are instantly recognizable—bright, accessible, folky depictions of dogs enjoying themselves.—James Heflin
James HeflinBy comparison with the depiction of domesticity in such 1950s staples as The Donna Reed Show and Ozzie and Harriet, the portrait of family life on The Dick Van Dyke Show, the emblematic sitcom of the early 1960s, seemed staggering in its sheer smartness and casual elegance.—Bruce Bawer
Bruce BawerExamples of depiction in a Sentence
the set piece of the novel is a depiction of the battle that makes readers feel like they were there
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The effort is crucial to providing visitors a historically accurate depiction of the site during the battle, Amy Rogers, executive director of the San Jacinto Battleground State Historic Site and Museum, tells Axios.
—Jay R. Jordan, Axios, 10 Mar. 2025
While online communities have praised its depiction of harmful wellness culture, others believe the show hits too close to home.
—Julia Bonavita, Fox News, 9 Mar. 2025
One of the challenges of the Salome story has been its often-misogynistic depiction of Salome and her mother Herodias.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Mar. 2025
Prior to this, in 2020, archaeologists had documented impressive cave paintings, including depictions of people hunting deer and monkeys, as well as red ochre images that may represent blood and power, according to Live Science.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 8 Mar. 2025
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Jay R. Jordan, Axios, 10 Mar. 2025
While online communities have praised its depiction of harmful wellness culture, others believe the show hits too close to home.
—Julia Bonavita, Fox News, 9 Mar. 2025
One of the challenges of the Salome story has been its often-misogynistic depiction of Salome and her mother Herodias.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Mar. 2025
Prior to this, in 2020, archaeologists had documented impressive cave paintings, including depictions of people hunting deer and monkeys, as well as red ochre images that may represent blood and power, according to Live Science.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 8 Mar. 2025
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“Depiction.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/depiction. Accessed 20 Apr. 2025.
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