Meaning & use
depiction
A representation of someone or something in a picture, sculpture, film, or description.
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The museum's mural offers a vivid depiction of the city's founding families.
Critics praised the film's honest depiction of everyday life in a small town.
A note on using this word
Usually followed by 'of'; it applies to visual, written, or dramatic representations, not just pictures.
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