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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
Despite the series’ honest depiction of a middle-aged Black woman choosing to take charge of her new outlook on life, How To Die Alone was canceled in 2025 which shocked many fans and even Rothwell herself.
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Malik Peay, Essence, 31 Mar. 2025
But in his depiction of life off the grid, digging holes and pulling weeds looks downright dreamy.
—Scottie Andrew, CNN Money, 30 Mar. 2025
Anyone who isn't a bona fide sociopath will find this depiction (and several others!) of physical and psychological torture to be deeply disturbing.
—Jordan Hoffman, EW.com, 28 Mar. 2025
One of the most fascinating parts of the depiction of the trio is how both history and insecurity shape our friendships, and both Laurie and Jaclyn’s feelings are partly born of their own inner demons.
—Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 24 Mar. 2025
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Malik Peay, Essence, 31 Mar. 2025
But in his depiction of life off the grid, digging holes and pulling weeds looks downright dreamy.
—Scottie Andrew, CNN Money, 30 Mar. 2025
Anyone who isn't a bona fide sociopath will find this depiction (and several others!) of physical and psychological torture to be deeply disturbing.
—Jordan Hoffman, EW.com, 28 Mar. 2025
One of the most fascinating parts of the depiction of the trio is how both history and insecurity shape our friendships, and both Laurie and Jaclyn’s feelings are partly born of their own inner demons.
—Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 24 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for depiction
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Officers searched the area but did not find a person matching the robber’s description, police said.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Apr. 2025
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Charles Schwab fits this description, according to Cyprys.—
Pia Singh,
CNBC,
8 Apr. 2025
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In this slice-of-life portrait, Chen shows how childhood experiences can shape someone, illustrating how a childhood passion might expand their horizons without necessarily becoming a lifelong vocation.—
Murtada Elfadl,
Variety,
29 Mar. 2025
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Its cover is also an artwork: a painting by Will St. John, who often makes portraits of drag queens and trans models done in the style of Renaissance paintings.—
Alex Greenberger,
ARTnews.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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The film’s portrayal of the right-wing politics, especially around 2002 Gujarat riots, led to controversies.—
Sweta Kaushal,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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Her portrayal of Claire Underwood in the Netflix series won her a Golden Globe and multiple Emmy Award noms.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
1 Apr. 2025
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Still, Hynes wasn’t about to paint a pretty picture about losing to the Isles.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
5 Apr. 2025
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Photograph: Silas Stein/picture alliance via Getty Images This story originally appeared on Vox and is part of the Climate Desk collaboration.—
Umair Irfan,
Wired News,
5 Apr. 2025
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“Depiction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/depiction. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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