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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 depiction
The exhibit, featuring depictions of all things edible, showcases the work of 15 artists who study at La Jolla’s Athenaeum Music & Arts Library under artist and teacher Jeff Yeomans.
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La Jolla Light, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Apr. 2025
But some within the group took it as a racist depiction of a lynching.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 12 Apr. 2025
But can a depiction of the Iraq War, of all things, ever truly be apolitical?
—Radhika Seth, Vogue, 9 Apr. 2025
The exhibition also includes early paintings of Munch’s family (such as a 1888 portrait of his sister Laura looking toward a fjord) and some depictions of women that emphasize feminine beauty (like The Brooch, a 1903 painting of the British violinist Eva Mudocci, who became Munch’s muse).
—Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 Apr. 2025
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La Jolla Light, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Apr. 2025
But some within the group took it as a racist depiction of a lynching.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 12 Apr. 2025
But can a depiction of the Iraq War, of all things, ever truly be apolitical?
—Radhika Seth, Vogue, 9 Apr. 2025
The exhibition also includes early paintings of Munch’s family (such as a 1888 portrait of his sister Laura looking toward a fjord) and some depictions of women that emphasize feminine beauty (like The Brooch, a 1903 painting of the British violinist Eva Mudocci, who became Munch’s muse).
—Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for depiction
Noun
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There is no detailed description about the vehicle or details about the driver, according to the department.—
Stephanie Lam,
Mercury News,
19 Apr. 2025
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Again, the product description notes that there will be subtle variations in the glaze from piece to piece.—
Lauren Thomann,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Apr. 2025
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But in the broader context, the sequence depicted something deeper — a portrait of a Thunder team that isn’t just young and talented but wired to compete on every possession, down to the final buzzer.—
Darnell Mayberry,
New York Times,
21 Apr. 2025
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While body makeup was at play, the actor — whose tats range from tributes to old girlfriends to a portrait of Hillary Clinton — is well on his way to a clean slate.—
Brittany Talarico,
People.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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Your portrayal of her interiority carries the story.—
Willing Davidson,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2025
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His portrayal has been a critical component of the show's examination of identity, repression and trauma across generations.—
David Faris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Apr. 2025
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The hospital had also uploaded Millie's picture to the same free platform, which is run by donations.—
Analisa Novak,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2025
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Zayn has been in the world title picture and had a bitter feud with Owens come to an end at Elimination Chamber.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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“Depiction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/depiction. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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