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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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The Chiefs have players that fit that description in Chris Jones, George Karlaftis, Charles Omenihu, Jerry Tillery and Janarius Robinson.—
Nate Taylor,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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To perform necessary services that aren’t in their job description.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
11 Apr. 2025
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Both a beautiful snapshot of our majestic Arctic climate and a charming portrait of young adults each trying to overcome their own personal challenges, the film eschews the typical competing teens documentary for a subtler tale about sensitive souls and coming-of-age.—
Addie Morfoot,
Variety,
24 Mar. 2025
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Everything inside is for sale, including the squirrel and deer portraits, the linen curtains and the twig chandelier.—
Katie Sweeney,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025
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Your portrayal of her interiority carries the story.—
Willing Davidson,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2025
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His portrayal has been a critical component of the show's examination of identity, repression and trauma across generations.—
David Faris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Apr. 2025
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Having access to this kind of DNA evidence allows for researchers to build a more detailed picture of their lives.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
17 Apr. 2025
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The hospital had also uploaded Millie's picture to the same free platform, which is run by donations.—
Analisa Novak,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2025
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“Depiction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/depiction. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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