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depictions

  • plural
    of depiction.
    depiction
    noun
    representation in image form, as in a painting or illustration.

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Mainstream culture’s relatively lower esteem for the Green Lantern is absolutely related to cartoonish interpretations of his power in live-action depictions.

From Salon Aug. 16, 2026

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

From BBC Jul. 17, 2026

My favorite depictions of this city know its real history is too cuckoo to capture sincerely; straight reenactments make the production of 35mm masterpieces look as piddly as Shrinky Dinks.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 1, 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

As perplexing as the depictions must’ve been, I would’ve loved to see such a huge spectacle in person.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu