depiction
noun
de·pic·tion
di-ˈpik-shən 
dē-
plural depictions
: a representation in words or images of someone or something
The book is fascinating in its depiction of the country's early history.
The first part of the book … is a depiction of the nearly lost world of a North American hunter-gatherer community.—
Timothy Egan
Timothy EganThe late Vermont artist Stephen Huneck made works that are instantly recognizable—bright, accessible, folky depictions of dogs enjoying themselves.—James Heflin
James HeflinBy comparison with the depiction of domesticity in such 1950s staples as The Donna Reed Show and Ozzie and Harriet, the portrait of family life on The Dick Van Dyke Show, the emblematic sitcom of the early 1960s, seemed staggering in its sheer smartness and casual elegance.—Bruce Bawer
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Examples of depiction in a Sentence
the set piece of the novel is a depiction of the battle that makes readers feel like they were there
Recent Examples on the Web
The result is a hauntingly timeless depiction of power and its mechanisms, filtered down to an intimate tale of journalistic integrity.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 16 May 2024
The show following the fictional, aristocratic Bridgerton family debuted in December 2020, carving a niche as a Regency-era romance with racially diverse depictions of nobility.
—Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 14 May 2024
Beyond its mental effects, he was immediately drawn to the aesthetics — swirling colors, optical illusions and surreal depictions of cognition — associated with it.
—Renée Reizman, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2024
The dialogue online included praise for the depiction of multigenerational home care, especially within an immigrant culture, and the guilt and pressure that caregivers have to assume the burden themselves.
—Rebecca Sun, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 May 2024
Ringwald, now 56, Anthony Michael Hall, Gedde Watanabe and other costars have reminisced about how formative the film's depiction of high school life remains.
—Jack Smart, Peoplemag, 4 May 2024
The album artwork showcases a depiction of the fashion-forward artist draped in a sheer scarf with a white and blue floral print.
—Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 3 May 2024
The hilarious but graphic depiction of childbirth and gender stereotypes in this episode may have been the reason why Disney felt hesitant to include it in the streaming episodes.
—Kristina Behr, Parents, 3 May 2024
Guns also feature in The Fall Guy enough that parents and children who are sensitive to their depiction should be wary.
—Jack Smart, Peoplemag, 3 May 2024
Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 16 May 2024
The show following the fictional, aristocratic Bridgerton family debuted in December 2020, carving a niche as a Regency-era romance with racially diverse depictions of nobility.
—Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 14 May 2024
Beyond its mental effects, he was immediately drawn to the aesthetics — swirling colors, optical illusions and surreal depictions of cognition — associated with it.
—Renée Reizman, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2024
The dialogue online included praise for the depiction of multigenerational home care, especially within an immigrant culture, and the guilt and pressure that caregivers have to assume the burden themselves.
—Rebecca Sun, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 May 2024
Ringwald, now 56, Anthony Michael Hall, Gedde Watanabe and other costars have reminisced about how formative the film's depiction of high school life remains.
—Jack Smart, Peoplemag, 4 May 2024
The album artwork showcases a depiction of the fashion-forward artist draped in a sheer scarf with a white and blue floral print.
—Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 3 May 2024
The hilarious but graphic depiction of childbirth and gender stereotypes in this episode may have been the reason why Disney felt hesitant to include it in the streaming episodes.
—Kristina Behr, Parents, 3 May 2024
Guns also feature in The Fall Guy enough that parents and children who are sensitive to their depiction should be wary.
—Jack Smart, Peoplemag, 3 May 2024
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“Depiction.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/depiction. Accessed 20 May. 2024.
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