as in descriptive
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as in described
to give a representation or account of in words
this letter from an eyewitness depicts the battle in greater detail than any other account
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as in characterized
to point out the chief quality or qualities of an individual or group
the report depicted him as a reliable assistant and an employee who could be entrusted with any task
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as in portrayed
to present a picture of
the painting depicts a pastoral landscape on a summer day
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Recent Examples of depicted
Stephen Battaglio, Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2025
Arthur has been depicted as a legendary Briton king for several centuries, though his existence has been doubted by most historians.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 13 Apr. 2025
Another sketch depicted a financial news show for people living paycheck to paycheck, which discussed how Americans can save money amid market turmoil.
—Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 13 Apr. 2025
Part of this meeting is depicted in the famous painting The Peacemakers.
—John Baldoni, Forbes.com, 12 Apr. 2025
Are the events and people depicted in the movie based on real life?
—Jack Smart, People.com, 12 Apr. 2025
What was depicted as Sacramento but actually wasn’t?
—Marcus D. Smith, Sacbee.com, 12 Apr. 2025
Mendoza is himself a former Navy SEAL and lived through the events depicted in the picture.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 11 Apr. 2025
Across from the bar is a 40-foot long mural of people who have changed the world — depicted from the vantage point of the bartender.
—Philip Freeman, Charlotte Observer, 10 Apr. 2025
Verb
The series depicted the lives of the staff toiling downstairs at 165 Eaton Place and the wealthy Bellamy family living above.
—Stephen Battaglio, Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2025
Arthur has been depicted as a legendary Briton king for several centuries, though his existence has been doubted by most historians.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 13 Apr. 2025
Another sketch depicted a financial news show for people living paycheck to paycheck, which discussed how Americans can save money amid market turmoil.
—Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 13 Apr. 2025
Part of this meeting is depicted in the famous painting The Peacemakers.
—John Baldoni, Forbes.com, 12 Apr. 2025
Are the events and people depicted in the movie based on real life?
—Jack Smart, People.com, 12 Apr. 2025
What was depicted as Sacramento but actually wasn’t?
—Marcus D. Smith, Sacbee.com, 12 Apr. 2025
Mendoza is himself a former Navy SEAL and lived through the events depicted in the picture.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 11 Apr. 2025
Across from the bar is a 40-foot long mural of people who have changed the world — depicted from the vantage point of the bartender.
—Philip Freeman, Charlotte Observer, 10 Apr. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for depicted
Adjective
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Instead of an initial setup tutorial, Surfshark explains every feature in detail with descriptive labels for each element.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
19 May 2025
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The result is this nonfiction murder mystery, whose Cajun setting is captured in a descriptive, sometimes lyrical, style worthy of James Lee Burke.—
Sandra Dallas,
Denver Post,
18 May 2025
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Making matters worse, nine in 10 Haitians go all day without eating in what has been described as one of the world’s worst humanitarian crisis.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
25 Mar. 2025
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Mary described her role as largely self-directed.—
E. Tammy Kim,
The New Yorker,
25 Mar. 2025
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Other common ants found in the state include the carpenter ant, characterized by their large, black bodies, and fire ants, known for their red color and affinity for building large mounds in yards that can be dangerous, Hayes said.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
31 Mar. 2025
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Although college sports have long been characterized by a divide between the ‘haves and have nots’, mid-major basketball programs encounter even greater challenges competing within this evolving landscape due to limited resources and geographical constraints.—
Mark LaSota,
Forbes.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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In First Steps, Galactus will be portrayed by actor Ralph Ineson (Nosferatu), wearing actual purple-and-blue armor; the costume workshop on set is full of various attempts at making his signature look work.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Schulz portrayed his Peanuts gang as small adults; Feiffer’s adults are all neurotic overgrown children.—
Art Spiegelman,
The Atlantic,
9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Its appearance is inspired by anime, giving it a friendly and expressive face that invites interaction.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
14 May 2025
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The outfit added a groovy twist to the classic dandy vibe—an ideal match for music sensation Tyla’s bold and expressive style.—
Essence,
Essence,
9 May 2025
Verb
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The Beacon Center — which advocates for free markets and limited government — also represented the plaintiffs in another lawsuit against Metro Nashville last year.—
Austin Hornbostel,
The Tennessean,
30 Dec. 2024
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Standing for office in the Peach State, rife with traditional white segregationist politicians, Carter ultimately represented the more progressive New South.—
Amanda Castro,
Newsweek,
30 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Associated Press text, photo, graphic, audio and/or video material shall not be published, broadcast, rewritten for broadcast or publication or redistributed directly or indirectly in any medium.—
Charlie Kaijo,
Arkansas Online,
20 May 2025
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If Vilardi had been a left-handed shooter, Oettinger would’ve needed to get to a very different spot at the top of his crease to remain square (shown by the blue line on the graphic below).—
Jesse Granger,
New York Times,
19 May 2025
Adjective
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This is not a new phenomena of the world feeling so vivid, so extreme, that finding an angle of approach is hard.—
Alan Sepinwall,
Rolling Stone,
28 May 2025
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Some consumers are likely choosing their cars’ colors to emphasize timeliness, as more vivid hues tend to come and go more quickly out of fashion.—
Jim Gorzelany,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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“Depicted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/depicted. Accessed 2 Jun. 2025.
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