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as in describes
to give a representation or account of in words
this letter from an eyewitness depicts the battle in greater detail than any other account
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as in characterizes
to point out the chief quality or qualities of an individual or group
the report depicted him as a reliable assistant and an employee who could be entrusted with any task
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as in portrays
to present a picture of
the painting depicts a pastoral landscape on a summer day
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Recent Examples of depicts
The dynamic clip was directed by Jonah Haber and depicts Tinashe being detained in a cell, struggling to escape as onlookers watch her dance.
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Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 11 Dec. 2024
The image depicts a man resembling Osama bin Laden dressed in a Santa Claus costume.
—Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 11 Dec. 2024
According to the report, cable-knit depicts the classic fisherman, and incorporating this pattern can be made easy with a throw blanket or pillow.
—Isabella Milano, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
Ross’s film depicts moments of deep sorrow and overwhelming love, but the quietest moments—a cake being sliced, a hug haltingly delivered—linger longest in the brain.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 9 Dec. 2024
But Berg’s true-to-history herringbone blazer and black mock-neck shirt also depicts the vast polarization between the ideals, values, and motivations of Berg and The Order, which brutally murdered the DJ in 1984.
—Mark Peikert, IndieWire, 7 Dec. 2024
The insular island is best known for staging an annual pageant that depicts the cannibalistic murder of four English soldiers — and believe it or not, the locals who stage this play aren’t thrilled to see four English guests in their town.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 7 Dec. 2024
The wall covering in the primary bedroom depicts trees and rolling hillsides, and a glass door leads to a 250-square-foot terrace.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 6 Dec. 2024
Directed by Danny Boyle and written by Alex Garland, back together after 2002's 28 Days Later, the poster depicts a red biohazard symbol.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 11 Dec. 2024
The image depicts a man resembling Osama bin Laden dressed in a Santa Claus costume.
—Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 11 Dec. 2024
According to the report, cable-knit depicts the classic fisherman, and incorporating this pattern can be made easy with a throw blanket or pillow.
—Isabella Milano, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
Ross’s film depicts moments of deep sorrow and overwhelming love, but the quietest moments—a cake being sliced, a hug haltingly delivered—linger longest in the brain.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 9 Dec. 2024
But Berg’s true-to-history herringbone blazer and black mock-neck shirt also depicts the vast polarization between the ideals, values, and motivations of Berg and The Order, which brutally murdered the DJ in 1984.
—Mark Peikert, IndieWire, 7 Dec. 2024
The insular island is best known for staging an annual pageant that depicts the cannibalistic murder of four English soldiers — and believe it or not, the locals who stage this play aren’t thrilled to see four English guests in their town.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 7 Dec. 2024
The wall covering in the primary bedroom depicts trees and rolling hillsides, and a glass door leads to a 250-square-foot terrace.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 6 Dec. 2024
Directed by Danny Boyle and written by Alex Garland, back together after 2002's 28 Days Later, the poster depicts a red biohazard symbol.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for depicts
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Salman Rushdie describes the violent attack that nearly killed him.Annabel Gutterman, TIME, 10 Dec. 2024
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Richardson describes her experience in running the women’s sprint relays in Paris as electrifying.Essence, Essence, 10 Dec. 2024
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The guide characterizes Cariño as a Mexican and contemporary restaurant, where Chef Norman Fenton’s team offers a tasting menu of tacos with a modernist approach.Ahmed Ali Akbar, Chicago Tribune, 10 Dec. 2024
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The Tennessee law, adopted in 2023, prohibits young people from using hormones and puberty blockers for gender transition care that most leading medical organizations say are safe and effective, but that the state characterizes as unproven and risky.arkansasonline.com, arkansasonline.com, 5 Dec. 2024
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The actress, who portrays Bob Dylan’s girlfriend in James Mangold’s new biopic, walked the red carpet in a sleek Gucci gown with crystal embellishments.Hannah Malach, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
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In this film, Rebel Ridge actor Aaron Pierre portrays a young Mufasa, who strikes up a friendship and brotherly bond with the lion Taka (Kelvin Harrison Jr), who later becomes Scar.Tommy McArdle, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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For many countries and communities in the global south, AI represents an opportunity to leapfrog development.Ana DeOliva, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
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The integration of women athletes into sports video games represents both progress and potential.Lindsey Darvin, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Depicts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/depicts. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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