as in description
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 depiction
Frost can be seen as the cuddly gamekeeper in his robes, made famous by the late Robbie Coltrane’s depiction of Hagrid in the iconic noughties movies.
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Max Goldbart, Deadline, 15 July 2025
Other pots feature depictions of a hummingbird, a monkey, an owl and a spear-wielding ruler.
—Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 July 2025
James rightly highlighted a racist depiction in a public health campaign about cannabis use during pregnancy.
—Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 11 July 2025
Her most famous depiction is on a tilma (cloak-like garment), attributed to a 16th-century story of a Nahua man named Juan Diego.
—Michael James Rocha, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 July 2025
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Max Goldbart, Deadline, 15 July 2025
Other pots feature depictions of a hummingbird, a monkey, an owl and a spear-wielding ruler.
—Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 July 2025
James rightly highlighted a racist depiction in a public health campaign about cannabis use during pregnancy.
—Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 11 July 2025
Her most famous depiction is on a tilma (cloak-like garment), attributed to a 16th-century story of a Nahua man named Juan Diego.
—Michael James Rocha, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for depiction
Noun
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Stop padding job descriptions with laundry lists of software and skills.—
Julia Korn,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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Editor’s note: This article contains descriptions of child abuse.—
Ryan Murphy,
IndyStar,
25 July 2025
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There’s also a portrait of an adult Dolly in the lobby on the opposite side of the lobby.—
Robin Raven,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
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The family portraits in the set's side panels at the beginning of each episode are priceless.—
Lindsay Soll,
EW.com,
25 July 2025
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In the limited or anthology series category are Cate Blanchett for her portrayal of award-winning journalist Leila George on Apple TV+’s Disclaimer; Meghann Fahy in the lead role of Devon DeWitt on Netflix’s Sirens; and Brian Tyree Henry, who starred as Ray Driscoll on Apple TV+’s Dope Thief.—
Brande Victorian,
HollywoodReporter,
31 July 2025
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According to the National Park Service, tarantulas are not aggressive or deadly, despite portrayals in pop culture.—
Marni Rose McFall,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 July 2025
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Actor Paddy Considine shared a picture of Osbourne on Instagram.—
Marina Watts,
People.com,
22 July 2025
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For trucking cases where liability can hinge on a phone interaction seconds before impact, logical extraction provides an incomplete and potentially misleading picture.—
Lars Daniel,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
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“Depiction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/depiction. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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