Synonyms for Depiction (same or very similar meaning)
WordNet sense 1 (a graphic or vivid verbal description):
characterization, delineation, picture, characterisation, word-painting, word picture
WordNet sense 2 (a representation by picture or portraiture):
portrayal, depicting, portraying
WordNet sense 3 (a drawing of the outlines of forms or objects):
limning, line drawing
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