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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 depictions
Excavations unearthed priceless statues and reliefs, including depictions of crouching lions and a youthful male figure.
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Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 14 Dec. 2024
Among these finds were a pair of gold earrings featuring depictions of lion heads; a gold earring in the form of a naked, winged Eros figure with a scepter in his right hand and a wreath in his left; and a gold necklace.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
This small house contained a number of sensual, mythic depictions.
—Jacqui Palumbo, CNN, 12 Dec. 2024
To promote more diverse and nuanced depictions of Jewish Americans, the study recommended elevating Jewish characters whose stories often remain untold; being mindful of tropes that associate Jews with money or power; and giving voice to Jewish pride and joy.
—Seth Abramovitch, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Dec. 2024
Two facial reconstructions, one in grayscale and another in color with a beard, bear a striking resemblance to common depictions of Santa Claus.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 7 Dec. 2024
Perry tends to hit the depictions of prejudice rather hard, which can have a reductive impact on all these women accomplished.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 6 Dec. 2024
The amulet also features depictions of two scorpions, standing head to tail—another animal that had symbolic significance in ancient Egypt.
—Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2024
Halpern writes with a strong narrative drive, and his novelistic depictions of conversations and events transport us directly into the scene.
—Chris Wheatley, Longreads, 3 Dec. 2024
Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 14 Dec. 2024
Among these finds were a pair of gold earrings featuring depictions of lion heads; a gold earring in the form of a naked, winged Eros figure with a scepter in his right hand and a wreath in his left; and a gold necklace.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
This small house contained a number of sensual, mythic depictions.
—Jacqui Palumbo, CNN, 12 Dec. 2024
To promote more diverse and nuanced depictions of Jewish Americans, the study recommended elevating Jewish characters whose stories often remain untold; being mindful of tropes that associate Jews with money or power; and giving voice to Jewish pride and joy.
—Seth Abramovitch, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Dec. 2024
Two facial reconstructions, one in grayscale and another in color with a beard, bear a striking resemblance to common depictions of Santa Claus.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 7 Dec. 2024
Perry tends to hit the depictions of prejudice rather hard, which can have a reductive impact on all these women accomplished.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 6 Dec. 2024
The amulet also features depictions of two scorpions, standing head to tail—another animal that had symbolic significance in ancient Egypt.
—Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2024
Halpern writes with a strong narrative drive, and his novelistic depictions of conversations and events transport us directly into the scene.
—Chris Wheatley, Longreads, 3 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for depictions
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Workday recently announced Recruiter Agent, designed to create job descriptions, source candidates, and schedule interviews, while also providing insights to present top candidates for consideration.—
Jeanne Meister,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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Product descriptions are the heart of your Amazon listing—they’re your opportunity to communicate value and convert browsers into buyers.—
Mina Elias,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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Their portrayals reveal assumptions about women’s ability to direct and lead on set, often framing female directors as less competent or overly fragile.—
Kim Elsesser,
Forbes,
3 Jan. 2025
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Today, however, the digital age has changed that, allowing women in hip-hop to bypass traditional media portrayals and speak directly to their audiences.—
Sughnen Yongo,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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Facial hair and hats had been scribbled all over their portraits.—
Zoey Lyttle,
People.com,
25 Dec. 2024
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Biographical portraits of pop stars, all in national tours at The Bushnell, ranged from Cher to Neil Diamond to Fanny Brice to Michael Jackson.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
22 Dec. 2024
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“Depictions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/depictions. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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