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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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Timothée Chalamet earned himself a nomination at this year's Academy Awards for his depiction of Bob Dylan in A Complete Unknown, the latest film from Walk the Line filmmaker James Mangold.
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Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 14 Feb. 2025
Melo Movie is much more subtle and realistic than that in its depiction of life and love.
—Kayti Burt, TIME, 14 Feb. 2025
While Black Hawk Down was lauded by critics and won two Oscars, many took issue with the film's nationalistic approach, specifically its depiction of Somalis.
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 12 Feb. 2025
But on the other hand, the show was also routinely criticized for its often brutal depictions of violence against its Black characters, particularly Sophia.
—James Factora, Them, 6 Feb. 2025
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Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 14 Feb. 2025
Melo Movie is much more subtle and realistic than that in its depiction of life and love.
—Kayti Burt, TIME, 14 Feb. 2025
While Black Hawk Down was lauded by critics and won two Oscars, many took issue with the film's nationalistic approach, specifically its depiction of Somalis.
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 12 Feb. 2025
But on the other hand, the show was also routinely criticized for its often brutal depictions of violence against its Black characters, particularly Sophia.
—James Factora, Them, 6 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for depiction
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The outlet also warned that the descriptions of the duchess’s products could fit into multiple trademark categories.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
Fox News,
19 Feb. 2025
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The cause into each fire is ongoing and no description of a suspect was immediately available.—
Nathan Solis,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2025
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The second season of Robert and Michelle King's brilliant, surrealist portrait of life in the Age of Trump often served as a real-time reflection of everything its viewers were feeling: paranoia, rage, disorientation, fear, disbelief, and of course, derangement.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
19 Feb. 2025
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The singer-songwriter’s vivid portrait of a turbulent life.—
The California Independent Booksellers Alliance,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2025
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The show’s vibrant portrayal of macro-level changes experienced by a city in transition is juxtaposed by a tight focus on the close relationships between its characters, especially the deep bond between Book, Trottie and a small number of individuals invited into their inner circle.—
Jamie Lang,
Variety,
25 Feb. 2025
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Ramla’s story is an inspiring portrayal of a woman breaking through societal and cultural expectations to discover her voice and shape her own path.—
Sweta Kaushal,
Forbes,
25 Feb. 2025
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Conclusion Guy Bisson’s analysis paints a picture of a film industry adapting to a new normal.—
Jamie Lang,
Variety,
16 Feb. 2025
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And consider this: Only two of the last 10 BAFTA winners for best film went on to win the Oscar for best picture — Nomadland in 2021 and Oppenheimer in 2024.—
Paul Grein,
Billboard,
16 Feb. 2025
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“Depiction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/depiction. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.
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