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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
This depicts life in a Syrian village through a complex family drama.
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Jane Levere, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
Created in the 1890s, the piece depicts a man and two women, one old and one young.
—Julia Binswanger, Smithsonian Magazine, 30 Dec. 2024
Traditional and timeless, toile (which is the French word for cloth and often depicts animals, pastoral scenes, and the like) is a Southern designer favorite.
—Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 30 Dec. 2024
On the vaulted ceiling, Charles Le Brun painted an elaborate 30-scene fresco that depicts the first 18 years of Louis XIV's military and diplomatic victories.
—Morgan Goldberg, Architectural Digest, 30 Dec. 2024
The 45-degree line depicts situations where the support for carbon pricing is the same.
—Nives Dolsak and Aseem Prakash, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024
The figure below depicts the increase in support for carbon pricing by county (percent vote against I-2117 minus percent vote for I-1631).
—Nives Dolsak and Aseem Prakash, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024
Revenge of the Sith depicts its earliest days, but its attention is elsewhere, on the main characters behind the galaxy-wide upheaval.
—Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 28 Dec. 2024
The work depicts an artist sitting on the floor drawing with a disembodied hand while wearing a shoe on one arm.
—Leslie Katz, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
Jane Levere, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
Created in the 1890s, the piece depicts a man and two women, one old and one young.
—Julia Binswanger, Smithsonian Magazine, 30 Dec. 2024
Traditional and timeless, toile (which is the French word for cloth and often depicts animals, pastoral scenes, and the like) is a Southern designer favorite.
—Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 30 Dec. 2024
On the vaulted ceiling, Charles Le Brun painted an elaborate 30-scene fresco that depicts the first 18 years of Louis XIV's military and diplomatic victories.
—Morgan Goldberg, Architectural Digest, 30 Dec. 2024
The 45-degree line depicts situations where the support for carbon pricing is the same.
—Nives Dolsak and Aseem Prakash, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024
The figure below depicts the increase in support for carbon pricing by county (percent vote against I-2117 minus percent vote for I-1631).
—Nives Dolsak and Aseem Prakash, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024
Revenge of the Sith depicts its earliest days, but its attention is elsewhere, on the main characters behind the galaxy-wide upheaval.
—Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 28 Dec. 2024
The work depicts an artist sitting on the floor drawing with a disembodied hand while wearing a shoe on one arm.
—Leslie Katz, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for depicts
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This involves completing a form that describes the bag, collects your contact and delivery info, etc.—
Roger Dooley,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
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The Police Department describes Rise as a unique program that provides an opportunity for participants to give back to the community through community service while embracing accountability and growth.—
Campbell Roper,
arkansasonline.com,
25 Dec. 2024
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The result is a balance between functionality and style, which also characterizes his work as a fashion designer.—
Iñaki Laguardia,
Architectural Digest,
24 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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King So portrays May Tao, a local journalist with a healthy distrust of the Wausau Police who harbors big secrets of her own.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
20 Dec. 2024
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Little portrays Deputy Brent, Dana’s closest confidant on the force.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
20 Dec. 2024
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However, the support from the travelling United fans who stayed behind after the final whistle to clap the players and coach represents the faith in his process.—
Elias Burke,
The Athletic,
27 Dec. 2024
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For fans of the artist, famous for his collaborations with Nike as well as his modern art sculptures, this watch represents a rare opportunity to be a part of the art itself through wear.—
Blake Buettner,
Robb Report,
27 Dec. 2024
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“Depicts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/depicts. Accessed 31 Jan. 2025.
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