as in description
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
On the ceiling, where the nave and transept intersect, there will be a depiction of the Holy Spirit as a dove with radiating light and flames.
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Victoria Le, Oc Register, 26 Apr. 2026
Producers found a clause in the singer's $25-million settlement that barred the depiction or mention of the accuser in film or television, causing the entire third act of the movie to be cut, per Variety.
—Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
Hepting, who has since retired from her post at the county, disputed Simasko’s depiction of her motivations in a message to ProPublica.
—Anna Clark, ProPublica, 24 Apr. 2026
In the light of events since then, the relatively softball depiction of Putin will rankle with many.
—The Week Uk, TheWeek, 23 Apr. 2026
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Victoria Le, Oc Register, 26 Apr. 2026
Producers found a clause in the singer's $25-million settlement that barred the depiction or mention of the accuser in film or television, causing the entire third act of the movie to be cut, per Variety.
—Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
Hepting, who has since retired from her post at the county, disputed Simasko’s depiction of her motivations in a message to ProPublica.
—Anna Clark, ProPublica, 24 Apr. 2026
In the light of events since then, the relatively softball depiction of Putin will rankle with many.
—The Week Uk, TheWeek, 23 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for depiction
Noun
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In some cases the description is accurate, but the reality is complicated.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
25 Apr. 2026
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Providing the exact location of a potential burglary, suspect description and vehicle description (including the make/model/color of the car) will help officers respond quickly before the confrontation escalates to prevent future crime.—
Claire Murphy,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Carly will modify her design according to the needs of future exhibitions, which include shows with Karen Kilimnik and Joseph Geagan; the latter’s will incorporate portraits of members of the Vegas scene, Carly among them.—
Olivia Kan-Sperling,
Artforum,
2 May 2026
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Through simple text and brilliant animal illustrations reminiscent of Eric Carle’s finest, Caldecott honoree Christian Robinson presents a lovely and nuanced portrait of dads across the animal kingdom, from lions to seahorses to humans.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 May 2026
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Your portrayal of Naema’s ambivalence, her pride, her shame at being unable to use her medical degree and skills in this new country, her anger at Jimmy and also her appreciation of his saving her life, and her son and mother-in-law, is masterful.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Apr. 2026
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Dolph Lundgren first brought the comic book character to life on screen in a 1989 movie, followed by Thomas Jane and Ray Stevenson in two standalone 2000s movies, but Jon Bernthal has had the most popular portrayal.—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
27 Apr. 2026
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Somehow, the word, in its double-pronged definition, gets to the heart of these pictures, and perhaps is the key to understanding Hurst himself.—
Chris Wiley,
New Yorker,
28 Apr. 2026
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Nearly three years after their arrests, prosecutors abruptly brought Bryant into their picture of the killing.—
Jennifer Peltz,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Depiction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/depiction. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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