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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
Realistic depiction was chosen as the style over bold or abstract.
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Lisa J. Huriash, Sun Sentinel, 6 Jan. 2025
Corbet’s awkward forcing of his characters into his conceptual framework leads to absurdities and vulgarities—not least in the depiction of László’s first and only Black acquaintance, a laborer named Gordon (Isaach De Bankolé), as a heroin addict.
—Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 3 Jan. 2025
Other visual depictions, such as of the children and the mythical creatures, have been created by AI.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 30 Dec. 2024
For completeness, this image does include a depiction of a valley, seen in the background.
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 30 Dec. 2024
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Lisa J. Huriash, Sun Sentinel, 6 Jan. 2025
Corbet’s awkward forcing of his characters into his conceptual framework leads to absurdities and vulgarities—not least in the depiction of László’s first and only Black acquaintance, a laborer named Gordon (Isaach De Bankolé), as a heroin addict.
—Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 3 Jan. 2025
Other visual depictions, such as of the children and the mythical creatures, have been created by AI.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 30 Dec. 2024
For completeness, this image does include a depiction of a valley, seen in the background.
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 30 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for depiction
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Together, these missions have lofted about 1,100 payloads for more than 130 different customers, according to the Transporter 12 description.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
14 Jan. 2025
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Use the job description as a guide, but rewrite it in your own words.—
Julia Korn,
Forbes,
14 Jan. 2025
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The result is an exceptional collection of portraits of children made between the 16th and 19th centuries located in their Mallorca museum.—
The Editors of ARTnews,
ARTnews.com,
15 Jan. 2025
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While most of the portraits on view at the AGO don’t depict specific women, Newton’s face appears again and again.—
Brigit Katz,
Smithsonian Magazine,
15 Jan. 2025
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Pop-Culture Travel Trends Pop-culture phenomena are influencing travel trends, with destinations gaining buzz from their portrayal in television shows, movies, and on social media.—
Caroline Tell,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
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Timothée Chalamet's portrayal of Dylan earned him a nod for Best Male Actor, alongside supporting nominations for Edward Norton and Monica Barbaro.—
Tommy Tuberville,
Newsweek,
8 Jan. 2025
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The robot takes a picture of homework but doesn’t just dish out answers.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Jan. 2025
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Barnes’ snaps of her beau have included a sweet post from September 2023 of the couple in the middle of an embrace, an October 2024 picture posing with Ewers donning his UT Austin gear and on the field with the football star in December 2024.—
Francesca Gariano,
People.com,
11 Jan. 2025
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“Depiction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/depiction. Accessed 23 Jan. 2025.
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