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as in described
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 characterized
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 portrayed
to present a picture of
the painting depicts a pastoral landscape on a summer day
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Recent Examples of depicted
Lars Daniel, Forbes.com, 14 May 2026
Expanding on Harris’ short film of the same name, which was acquired by HBO Max following its festival run, Pure is a coming-of-age story set within the rarely depicted world of Black cotillion culture in suburban Maryland.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 10 Apr. 2026
Despite the Reina Sofía’s many refusals to lend the work to various institutions around the world, its rebuff of the Guggenheim’s request carries a particular sting because the Basque Country has long held that the painting belongs in the place where the depicted tragedy occurred.
—News Desk, Artforum, 1 Apr. 2026
The effects added even more variety to the light and texture of the dense foliage and rocks, making the depicted landscape indistinguishable from real-world photography.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 31 Mar. 2026
Afterward, attendees poked around for a poster to take, or asked to swap the depicted food items.
—Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 12 Feb. 2026
As Noah reads to Allie, their younger selves emerge on stage to enact the depicted scenes.
—Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2026
Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 16 May 2026
Nagatitan’s name references Naga, a serpent-like being in some Asian religious traditions that is prominently depicted in various Thai temples.
—Reuters, NBC news, 15 May 2026
There’s almost nothing depicted in his songwriting that his esoteric sampling and production doesn’t communicate better.
—Olivier Lafontant, Pitchfork, 15 May 2026
Teaming up with Lucian to find the cure, Jim goes on an adventure through the city that brings him up close with all the tribes Jim would usually shun, from submissives in pup masks to shady but protective drag queens to the bears — amusingly depicted here as literal bears.
—Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 15 May 2026
Featuring 100-plus works on paper, this installation highlights how artists have depicted the people, landscapes and ideas that define life in the United States.
—Washington Post Staff, Washington Post, 15 May 2026
What is depicted in these pages is beyond human comprehension.
—Bobby Zirkin, Baltimore Sun, 14 May 2026
Installing officers Joy Lais and Joan Coy presented symbolic candy treats to each board member that creatively depicted their job description.
—Sharon Hlapcich, Oc Register, 14 May 2026
His lyrics of drug abuse, economic deprivation, crime, and failure, depicted a lifestyle that many of us were all too familiar with, but unsure of how to cope with.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 13 May 2026
Adjective
An indirect attack points outside the file, an alibi where the depicted location, person, or event can be falsified by external fact.
—Lars Daniel, Forbes.com, 14 May 2026
Expanding on Harris’ short film of the same name, which was acquired by HBO Max following its festival run, Pure is a coming-of-age story set within the rarely depicted world of Black cotillion culture in suburban Maryland.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 10 Apr. 2026
Despite the Reina Sofía’s many refusals to lend the work to various institutions around the world, its rebuff of the Guggenheim’s request carries a particular sting because the Basque Country has long held that the painting belongs in the place where the depicted tragedy occurred.
—News Desk, Artforum, 1 Apr. 2026
The effects added even more variety to the light and texture of the dense foliage and rocks, making the depicted landscape indistinguishable from real-world photography.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 31 Mar. 2026
Afterward, attendees poked around for a poster to take, or asked to swap the depicted food items.
—Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 12 Feb. 2026
As Noah reads to Allie, their younger selves emerge on stage to enact the depicted scenes.
—Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2026
Verb
In an odd coincidence that shows how much this kind of story was burning to be told, two movies debuting at major festivals this past year have both depicted the same unlikely gay romance — one involving gritty, hardworking professional truckers living on the road.
—Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 16 May 2026
Nagatitan’s name references Naga, a serpent-like being in some Asian religious traditions that is prominently depicted in various Thai temples.
—Reuters, NBC news, 15 May 2026
There’s almost nothing depicted in his songwriting that his esoteric sampling and production doesn’t communicate better.
—Olivier Lafontant, Pitchfork, 15 May 2026
Teaming up with Lucian to find the cure, Jim goes on an adventure through the city that brings him up close with all the tribes Jim would usually shun, from submissives in pup masks to shady but protective drag queens to the bears — amusingly depicted here as literal bears.
—Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 15 May 2026
Featuring 100-plus works on paper, this installation highlights how artists have depicted the people, landscapes and ideas that define life in the United States.
—Washington Post Staff, Washington Post, 15 May 2026
What is depicted in these pages is beyond human comprehension.
—Bobby Zirkin, Baltimore Sun, 14 May 2026
Installing officers Joy Lais and Joan Coy presented symbolic candy treats to each board member that creatively depicted their job description.
—Sharon Hlapcich, Oc Register, 14 May 2026
His lyrics of drug abuse, economic deprivation, crime, and failure, depicted a lifestyle that many of us were all too familiar with, but unsure of how to cope with.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 13 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for depicted
Adjective
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Being perfectly descriptive does not mean something is predictive.—
Michael Salfino,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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Come up with a basic, descriptive title for each dish; in small text underneath, briefly describe what the dish is.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 May 2026
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As the officers deployed what Wahl described as an active shooter response at the mosque and at an adjacent school, more gunfire was reported blocks away, the chief said.—
Tim Stelloh,
NBC news,
19 May 2026
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During a January game on ESPN, for example, a commentator described betting that a specific player would score at least 30 points before a second commentator announced a DraftKings promo code.—
Luke Connors,
Washington Post,
19 May 2026
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Goldschmied exits Daily Blue to launch Goldie, another woman’s jeans brands characterized by innovative production techniques like the use of pigments and garment dyeing.—
Maria Cristina Pavarini,
Footwear News,
18 May 2026
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The defense has characterized the search of his bag as a violation of his constitutional rights.—
Michael Ruiz , Maria Paronich,
FOXNews.com,
18 May 2026
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Then Colbert made a joke of introducing Pope Leo as the final guest, portrayed as refusing to come out of his dressing room, before the real guest came out for an interview that extended across commercial breaks.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
22 May 2026
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Tech leaders have portrayed the role of human software engineers as a human in the loop, overseeing and verifying AI agents that do the work of coders.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
22 May 2026
Adjective
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The overall mood feels expressive, relaxed and optimistic, with clothing designed for movement, travel, modern summer living and, most importantly, fun.—
Alex Badia,
Footwear News,
22 May 2026
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The exterior design is equally expressive.—
Matthew MacConnell,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
Verb
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Wasserman Schultz said she’s represented nine of the district’s cities over the course of her career.—
Anthony Man,
Sun Sentinel,
22 May 2026
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Other sports—including cricket, Nascar and the NHL—do not have an athlete represented this year.—
Brett Knight,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
Adjective
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The collection featured packable men’s and women’s apparel and accessories in turquoise, navy, red and yellow; graphic prints fluid silhouettes and premium fabrics, and was an example of Banana gaining consumer relevance by tying into what was a popular television series.—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
19 May 2026
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Associated Press text, photo, graphic, audio and/or video material shall not be published, broadcast, rewritten for broadcast or publication or redistributed directly or indirectly in any medium.—
Sydney Sasser,
Arkansas Online,
19 May 2026
Adjective
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Watching delicate structures and vivid colors slowly emerge in front of my eyes felt like completing a cosmic paint-by-numbers kit.—
Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
15 May 2026
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Sylvie, a borderline recluse, has been watching her neighbors through a telescope and using them as inspiration for her writing, work that’s rendered in vivid detail onscreen.—
Alison Willmore,
Vulture,
15 May 2026
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“Depicted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/depicted. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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