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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
In its depiction of Roz and Universal Dynamics, the movie makes obvious references to the Czech writer Karel Čapek’s eerily prescient 1920 play R.U.R., known for coining the word robot (based on robota in Czech).
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Elvia Wilk, The Atlantic, 18 Dec. 2024
Through these two characters, the film blends touching moments, humor, and a very realistic depiction of navigating love and relationships in a bustling urban environment.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 17 Dec. 2024
In addition to his work as an actor, Montalbán fiercely advocated for more and improved Latino representation on TV and films, even founding the advocacy group Nosotros in 1969 to promote more positive depictions of Latinos in the entertainment industry.
—Nicole Acevedo, NBC News, 17 Dec. 2024
Nonetheless, viewing a depiction of business value and technical value on X and Y axes portrays a more integrative approach to enterprise storage.
—Eric Herzog, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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Elvia Wilk, The Atlantic, 18 Dec. 2024
Through these two characters, the film blends touching moments, humor, and a very realistic depiction of navigating love and relationships in a bustling urban environment.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 17 Dec. 2024
In addition to his work as an actor, Montalbán fiercely advocated for more and improved Latino representation on TV and films, even founding the advocacy group Nosotros in 1969 to promote more positive depictions of Latinos in the entertainment industry.
—Nicole Acevedo, NBC News, 17 Dec. 2024
Nonetheless, viewing a depiction of business value and technical value on X and Y axes portrays a more integrative approach to enterprise storage.
—Eric Herzog, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for depiction
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Both descriptions are consistent with Grossman’s reputation as a brash, savvy negotiator.Gabe Cohn, New York Times, 25 Dec. 2024
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Unfortunately, the United States fits that description.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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The portraits Joseph took for the agency captured the dignity of the women at work on SS George Washington Carver, exactly what the propaganda agency wanted to show.April White, JSTOR Daily, 16 Dec. 2024
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The federal government issued $2 currency notes beginning in 1862, which first had a portrait of Alexander Hamilton on the cover.John Tufts, The Courier-Journal, 16 Dec. 2024
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As a new Superman movie gears up to hit theaters next year, featuring Nicholas Hoult as the iconic villain Lex Luthor, Jesse Eisenberg is getting very candid about his own portrayal of the baddie in 2016's Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice.Lauren Huff, EW.com, 20 Dec. 2024
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Unlike the often-dystopian portrayals of AI, Mosscap embodies collaboration and humility, offering a refreshing perspective that invites us to rethink our relationship with technology.The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 20 Dec. 2024
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What’s still at stake in AFC? NFL playoff picture: Ravens are in.Armstrong Williams, Baltimore Sun, 24 Dec. 2024
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Cameron Dicker pointed to a picture of a football card to the camera.Austin Knoblauch, Los Angeles Times, 24 Dec. 2024
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“Depiction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/depiction. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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