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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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One study even used photos of the same person—modified to include either a scar, misaligned teeth, thicker eyebrows or a mole—and tested whether prosocial descriptions enhanced beauty ratings, regardless of physical features.Mark Travers, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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George Orwell, of course, wrote the definitive descriptions of the manipulation of language in his novel 1984.Grazie Pozo Christie, National Review, 22 Dec. 2024
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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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While the mainstream portrayals of BDSM can help plant the initial seed of curiosity, they’re typically rooted in fantasy and aren’t always accurate portrayals of the practice.Varuna Srinivasan, Allure, 20 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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The portraits were made by StageBlock, a tech studio that creates new kinds of interactive art.Julia Binswanger, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 Dec. 2024
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