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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
Far more than a time capsule, Before Sunrise is a true classic — and the beginning of one of the greatest depictions of love ever put to film.
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Brian Smolensky and James Mercadante, EW.com, 27 Jan. 2025
Thanks to depictions in popular culture, coverage from journalists, and studies by academics, the revolt has become one of the most evocative and widely discussed incidents in U.S. history.
—V.n. Trinh / Made By History, TIME, 27 Jan. 2025
In Riklis, known for his empathetic depiction of Israelis and Palestinians in films such as Lemon Tree and Dancing Arabs, her book finds an able interpreter who has stayed true to its ethos.
—Arash Azizi, The Atlantic, 26 Jan. 2025
The dramatized depiction of an investigation into Chandler’s claims against Jackson open and close the script, Puck states.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 24 Jan. 2025
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Brian Smolensky and James Mercadante, EW.com, 27 Jan. 2025
Thanks to depictions in popular culture, coverage from journalists, and studies by academics, the revolt has become one of the most evocative and widely discussed incidents in U.S. history.
—V.n. Trinh / Made By History, TIME, 27 Jan. 2025
In Riklis, known for his empathetic depiction of Israelis and Palestinians in films such as Lemon Tree and Dancing Arabs, her book finds an able interpreter who has stayed true to its ethos.
—Arash Azizi, The Atlantic, 26 Jan. 2025
The dramatized depiction of an investigation into Chandler’s claims against Jackson open and close the script, Puck states.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 24 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for depiction
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His beautifully detailed illustrations-more than 6,600 in all-and descriptions of 810 species and 350 regional populations will enrich every birder’s experience.—
Kevin Spencer,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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The roles are similar but there are differences in the job descriptions.—
Gregory Royal Pratt,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Feb. 2025
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Experts say a portrait bought at an antique market in France about 15 years ago is in fact an early painting by Amedeo Modigliani, according to Corriere Adriatico.—
The Editors of ARTnews,
ARTnews.com,
6 Feb. 2025
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Macu Machín; 2024; Spain; 72 min Three sisters reunite to divide up their family’s inheritance in this poetic and tender portrait set in the Canary Islands.—
Addie Morfoot,
Variety,
5 Feb. 2025
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Prior to his arrest, Welling — who is most famous for his portrayal of Superman (a.k.a. Clark Kent) on the CW series for 10 seasons from 2001 to 2011.—
Stacy Lambe,
People.com,
8 Feb. 2025
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In an exclusive interview with ESSENCE, the actor shares what drew him to the role and how his portrayal will stand apart from past adaptations.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
7 Feb. 2025
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Conclusion Guy Bisson’s analysis paints a picture of a film industry adapting to a new normal.—
Jamie Lang,
Variety,
16 Feb. 2025
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And consider this: Only two of the last 10 BAFTA winners for best film went on to win the Oscar for best picture — Nomadland in 2021 and Oppenheimer in 2024.—
Paul Grein,
Billboard,
16 Feb. 2025
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“Depiction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/depiction. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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