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depiction

[dih-pik-shuhn] / dɪˈpɪk ʃən /


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Due to mainstream media coverage, he argued, “an idea can become potent through its rapid depiction in culture—including in articles such as this one, which maxes maxxing even as it attempts to minimize it, somewhat.”

From Salon • Apr. 6, 2026

Among the paintings is “La Maria at Honfleur,” a striking depiction of a cargo and passenger ship.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 28, 2026

Det Supt Bell said while these were a "useful guide", they were just a "depiction of what that person might look like, it's only a guide".

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

I don’t know if you would take that as an accurate depiction of your audience, but I’ll throw it out there.

From Slate • Mar. 25, 2026

Celaena left the window, but stopped before the tapestry and its depiction of Queen Elena.

From "Throne of Glass" by Sarah J. Maas




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