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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
Matthew Carey, Deadline, 10 Dec. 2024
Against larger Hollywood trends towards embracing cultural identity, Jewish characters on TV are still depicted as hiding or playing down their Jewishness, according to a new study from USC Annenberg Norman Lear Center’s Media Impact Project.
—Seth Abramovitch, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Dec. 2024
The series depicted this reporting in its finale, with Price played by Hazel Doupe and McConville by Judith Roddy.
—Katie Kilkenny, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Dec. 2024
Above the central Portal of the Last Judgment, the Archangel Michael is depicted weighing souls, as demons attempt to tip the scales.
—Thomas Adamson and John Leicester, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
The cover is the first to feature Dalinar Kholin, one of the series' main protagonists, who is depicted standing atop a mystical tower as a devastating storm approaches.
—Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 7 Dec. 2024
However, no gruesome content is depicted throughout the movie.
—Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 6 Dec. 2024
In popular culture, this spirit, as depicted in iconic works of literature and film, often centers on themes of generosity, redemption, familial love and the joy of giving.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
The moment has been depicted previously in Todd Haynes’s I’m Not There.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 6 Dec. 2024
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The documentary takes viewers inside Kahlo’s vibrant canvases, using animation to bring them alive in ways never depicted before.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 10 Dec. 2024
Against larger Hollywood trends towards embracing cultural identity, Jewish characters on TV are still depicted as hiding or playing down their Jewishness, according to a new study from USC Annenberg Norman Lear Center’s Media Impact Project.
—Seth Abramovitch, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Dec. 2024
The series depicted this reporting in its finale, with Price played by Hazel Doupe and McConville by Judith Roddy.
—Katie Kilkenny, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Dec. 2024
Above the central Portal of the Last Judgment, the Archangel Michael is depicted weighing souls, as demons attempt to tip the scales.
—Thomas Adamson and John Leicester, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
The cover is the first to feature Dalinar Kholin, one of the series' main protagonists, who is depicted standing atop a mystical tower as a devastating storm approaches.
—Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 7 Dec. 2024
However, no gruesome content is depicted throughout the movie.
—Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 6 Dec. 2024
In popular culture, this spirit, as depicted in iconic works of literature and film, often centers on themes of generosity, redemption, familial love and the joy of giving.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
The moment has been depicted previously in Todd Haynes’s I’m Not There.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 6 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for depicted
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Ensuring all multimedia content is accessible by adding descriptive text for images and closed captions, transcripts and audio descriptions.Ran Ronen, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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The enhanced captions — or Expressive Captions as Google calls them — add descriptive phrases to try and capture non-spoken moments in dialogue; think [gasp] or [applause].Allison Johnson, The Verge, 5 Dec. 2024
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After being named the winning bidder last month, The Onion CEO Bell Collins briefly described its plans for Infowars in a statement to social media.CBS News, CBS News, 11 Dec. 2024
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The lawsuits described the two companies as each other's biggest head-to-head rivals in many markets — keeping tabs on each other's prices, store hours and quality of products.Alina Selyukh, NPR, 11 Dec. 2024
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He is characterized in the media as a recluse, who likes to bike, and doesn’t smoke, drink, watch TV or listen to the radio.Lex Harvey, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
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The men’s rtw offering is characterized by subtle finishes and relaxed fits.Lisa Lockwood, WWD, 10 Dec. 2024
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Still, no character is more transformed than José (portrayed by Diego Vásquez in later episodes), who becomes hyper-focused on his inventions and alchemy instead of the contentment of his wife and children.Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
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On Sunday, December 8, five actors who portrayed the fictional McCallister siblings reunited for a meet-and-greet at Pandora's Box Toys & Collectibles in Lafayette, New Jersey.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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This is a really pretty wine with aromas of orange blossom and honeysuckle with juicy stone fruit on the refreshing palate with bright acidity and a long expressive finish. 2021 Alma Rosa, Chardonnay, El Jabalí Vineyard, Sta.Cathrine Todd, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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The artist’s intuitive approach to sculpting diverse materials into expressive forms led to the creation of soaring red and pink rose blossoms made of fiberglass and stainless steel that rise as high as 15 feet into the air.Troy J. McMullen, Architectural Digest, 9 Dec. 2024
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As Cochran, Cole represented the long-haired disaffected youth.Lester Fabian Brathwaite, EW.com, 11 Dec. 2024
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Doe’s complaint was filed along with a slew of other anonymous accusers who are all represented by attorneys Tony Buzbee and Andrew Van Arsdale.Elizabeth Wagmeister, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
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The couple sported matching outfits for that occasion as well, with Cooper donning a bright red T-shirt with a pair of gray athletic pants, while Gigi wore a white graphic T-shirt tucked into blue Cotton Citizen jeans with a bright red sweater draped across her chest.Escher Walcott, People.com, 8 Dec. 2024
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Shields had built a career as a graphic designer and airbrush artist, creating T-shirts with images of rock stars.Daniella Walsh, Orange County Register, 7 Dec. 2024
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Be sure to stay through the credits as there are some pretty vivid clues about who Sonic and the gang may be facing next.Pete Hammond, Deadline, 18 Dec. 2024
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Based on Cormac McCarthy’s vivid novel, the film won the Oscar for best picture.Mike Barnes, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Dec. 2024
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“Depicted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/depicted. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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