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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
These narratives were later reconfigured in Catlett’s artworks as positive and more complex depictions of Black women throughout history.
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Shameekia Shantel Johnson, ARTnews.com, 4 Nov. 2024
The Harris campaign did not immediately return a request for comment on the parade depiction.
—Curtis Bunn, NBC News, 1 Nov. 2024
And by turning its attention to the unlikely intimacy forged among the male contestants, the show pushes beyond the one-dimensional stoicism that’s common in depictions of men their age.
—Hannah Giorgis, The Atlantic, 31 Oct. 2024
Harris’s novel, however, features an Italian main character: Cardinal Jacopo Lomeli, who is 75 years old and described as being a bit frailer than Fiennes’ more energetic depiction.
—Eric Andersson, People.com, 26 Oct. 2024
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Shameekia Shantel Johnson, ARTnews.com, 4 Nov. 2024
The Harris campaign did not immediately return a request for comment on the parade depiction.
—Curtis Bunn, NBC News, 1 Nov. 2024
And by turning its attention to the unlikely intimacy forged among the male contestants, the show pushes beyond the one-dimensional stoicism that’s common in depictions of men their age.
—Hannah Giorgis, The Atlantic, 31 Oct. 2024
Harris’s novel, however, features an Italian main character: Cardinal Jacopo Lomeli, who is 75 years old and described as being a bit frailer than Fiennes’ more energetic depiction.
—Eric Andersson, People.com, 26 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for depiction
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The sign, with a description of what took place, later will be installed in that area.Nour Rahal, Detroit Free Press, 20 Nov. 2024
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Shortly after officers obtained a description of Worthy and broadcast it over the radio, responding officers were flagged down by a witness who told them that a man robbed a smoke shop at gunpoint and fired one shot.Christina Shaw, Fox News, 20 Nov. 2024
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There are full-length and half-length portraits by Auerbach, but, in truth, the real action starts from the neck up.Anthony Lane, The New Yorker, 21 Nov. 2024
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Visitors journey from an immersive recreation of 30 Avenue Montaigne through varied environments, including a gallery highlighting Christian Dior’s artistic roots and Yan Pei-Ming’s portraits of the house’s creative directors.Ritu Upadhyay, WWD, 20 Nov. 2024
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Watch on Hulu The Dropout Amanda Seyfried won a much deserved Outstanding Lead Actress Emmy for her portrayal of the notorious Stanford dropout turned health care technology maven Elizabeth Holmes, who tricked some of the world’s savviest business minds into investing in her company, Theranos.Jennifer M. Wood, WIRED, 5 Nov. 2024
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The actress has continued to return to the show for special appearances, maintaining continuity in the portrayal of the vice president throughout significant political moments.David Faris, Newsweek, 3 Nov. 2024
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Since then, Google Maps has blurred its picture of Fuentes’ house.Bruna Horvath, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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Once your account has been created, click your account picture (top left), then Edit profile.David Nield, Popular Science, 14 Nov. 2024
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“Depiction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/depiction. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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