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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
Vox Dei depicts these 100-year old images in a new light — literally, which is a fitting way to celebrate the centennial of the building, Roberson said.
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Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 10 Sep. 2025
The real Larry was gay, though the film depicts him as more bisexual.
—Nick Romano, EW.com, 9 Sep. 2025
The back of the gown, which included a ribbon that flowed down to the ground, dipped low enough to reveal nearly all of the star's large back tattoo, which depicts roses along a vine, as well as a baby lamb.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 9 Sep. 2025
Historic Hampton House, Miami Miami’s connection to the Civil Rights Movement was captured in the movie One Night in Miami, which depicts the meeting of Muhammad Ali, Malcolm X, Jim Brown, and Sam Cooke at the Hampton House Hotel to celebrate Ali’s defeat of Sonny Liston in 1964.
—Mariette Williams, AFAR Media, 9 Sep. 2025
The image of the scales of justice depicts the need to balance the evidence and arguments of opposing views fairly and impartially, suggesting a more mechanistic approach to justice that involves calculation and balance.
—Mary Crossan, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
The existing Massachusetts flag depicts a Native American figure with a broad sword above them.
—Isabelle Friedman, Boston Herald, 8 Sep. 2025
At certain angles, the photo’s dark backdrop allows viewers to see the reflection of former President Barack Obama’s portrait that depicts him surrounded by greenery and flowers representing Chicago and Hawaii.
—Brieanna J. Frank, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
There is no distance at all between what Kaouther Ben Hania depicts and now.
—Sophie Monks Kaufman, IndieWire, 3 Sep. 2025
Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 10 Sep. 2025
The real Larry was gay, though the film depicts him as more bisexual.
—Nick Romano, EW.com, 9 Sep. 2025
The back of the gown, which included a ribbon that flowed down to the ground, dipped low enough to reveal nearly all of the star's large back tattoo, which depicts roses along a vine, as well as a baby lamb.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 9 Sep. 2025
Historic Hampton House, Miami Miami’s connection to the Civil Rights Movement was captured in the movie One Night in Miami, which depicts the meeting of Muhammad Ali, Malcolm X, Jim Brown, and Sam Cooke at the Hampton House Hotel to celebrate Ali’s defeat of Sonny Liston in 1964.
—Mariette Williams, AFAR Media, 9 Sep. 2025
The image of the scales of justice depicts the need to balance the evidence and arguments of opposing views fairly and impartially, suggesting a more mechanistic approach to justice that involves calculation and balance.
—Mary Crossan, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
The existing Massachusetts flag depicts a Native American figure with a broad sword above them.
—Isabelle Friedman, Boston Herald, 8 Sep. 2025
At certain angles, the photo’s dark backdrop allows viewers to see the reflection of former President Barack Obama’s portrait that depicts him surrounded by greenery and flowers representing Chicago and Hawaii.
—Brieanna J. Frank, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
There is no distance at all between what Kaouther Ben Hania depicts and now.
—Sophie Monks Kaufman, IndieWire, 3 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for depicts
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The term describes the conscious decision to avoid or renounce managerial roles in order to preserve mental health, maintain balance and prioritize meaningful work.—
Jose Luis Gonzalez Rodriguez,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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The neural pathways that Wolf describes, those deep reading circuits built through sustained attention to text, are the same ones that enable complex reasoning, empathy, and the kind of patient thinking that democracy requires.—
Jessica Ewing
September 15,
Literary Hub,
15 Sep. 2025
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Davey characterizes the Longbow strategy as flexible.—
James Morris,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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The title that has become attached to the painting over time curiously characterizes the Virgin Mary by the fruit, perhaps in recognition of her chastity, especially when considered in the context of Persephone’s myth.—
Demir Alp,
JSTOR Daily,
29 Aug. 2025
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That list also includes a display at the National Museum of the American Latino that White House officials felt inaccurately portrays the Texas revolution as a defense of slavery, not a war of independence from Mexico.—
Trevor Hughes,
USA Today,
16 Sep. 2025
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Blythe Danner, who portrays De Niro's onscreen wife Dina in the films, will reprise her role in the new movie, as will Polo, 56.—
Tommy McArdle,
PEOPLE,
15 Sep. 2025
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This represents the next generation of AI beyond current chatbots like ChatGPT and Claude, which simply answer questions or generate content.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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The unit in the 3100 block of Browning Avenue in San Jose was sold on July 31, 2025 for $1,550,000 which represents a price per square foot of $1,213.—
Bay Area Home Report,
Mercury News,
17 Sep. 2025
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“Depicts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/depicts. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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