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depiction

[dih-pik-shuhn] / dɪˈpɪk ʃən /


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Prosecutors allege that Matar was motivated by a fatwa that Ayatollah Khomeini, then leader of Iran, issued in 1989 following Rushdie's depiction of a fictionalized Prophet Muhammad in his novel "The Satanic Verses."

From Barron's Jul. 23, 2026

They often serve a primarily narrative role, portraying the central figures and giving a flavor of life at the court, such as a rare depiction of Jahangir embracing his wife Nur Jahan.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 11, 2026

Jeremy Howe, who edits The Archers, called Greene "utterly singular, a fabulous and raucously funny raconteur" in a statement, calling her depiction of Jill "formidable, but also wonderfully warm, loving and enormous fun".

From BBC Jul. 10, 2026

His depiction of sordid behavior—like his rich portrait of Mumbai—adds the required texture to this frothy caper.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 26, 2026

“Then you could’ve written a better depiction of me,” Dad says as his phone beeps.

From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas

They include depictions of Manila as a clown and a snake, among other things.

From BBC Jul. 17, 2026

The diary comics of interactions between stick-figure depictions of Wertz and her son, Felix, will resonate with anyone who has ever drowsed through days with a newborn.

From Salon Jun. 27, 2026

Known for his plein air landscapes and masterful depictions of clouds, he turned to studio work to make money during the Great Depression.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 26, 2026

The artist also chronicled his own face and physique from youth through old age, with unflinching depictions of time’s toll.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 12, 2026

In their place were depictions of African history: a prince and princess strolling beside a crystal river; a conclave of black scholars debating in an outdoor forum.

From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides




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