1
as in to characterize
to point out the chief quality or qualities of an individual or group
the writer of the magazine article represented the students at the academy as a bunch of spoiled brats
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2
as in to depict
to present a picture of
a painting representing the ocean at sunrise
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3
as in to symbolize
to serve as a material counterpart of
this orange represents the sun and this pea represents the Earth
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Recent Examples of represent
McLaurin, who represents parts of Sandy Springs in the Georgia House, campaigned on issues including government accountability, voting rights, and public education.
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Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 17 June 2026
Even so, Silva represented a market opportunity, arriving on a free transfer and bringing great experience.
—Guillermo Rai, New York Times, 17 June 2026
Adebimpe continues to be represented by Zoë Blilie of TMWRK.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 17 June 2026
Attorneys representing the city have until the end of the month to respond to the most recent court filings.
—Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 17 June 2026
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Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 17 June 2026
Even so, Silva represented a market opportunity, arriving on a free transfer and bringing great experience.
—Guillermo Rai, New York Times, 17 June 2026
Adebimpe continues to be represented by Zoë Blilie of TMWRK.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 17 June 2026
Attorneys representing the city have until the end of the month to respond to the most recent court filings.
—Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 17 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for represent
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Both are characterized by dramatic mountains that rise up out of the sea.—
Laura Itzkowitz,
Travel + Leisure,
14 June 2026
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The pessimism exists for good reason, as Brazil’s journey to the World Cup was characterized by scandals off the pitch and underperformance on it.—
Emile Nuh,
CNN Money,
13 June 2026
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Advertisement ‘Talent is everything’ In April, Russia’s main TV news channel depicted Moscow State University gilded in futuristic laser lines as the presenter announced a new AI faculty, due to welcome its first cohort of 72 students in September.—
Nikita Ostrovsky,
Time,
18 June 2026
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Some examples took more direct cues—such as the collectible Egyptian Pattern bracelets and brooches similar to 1924 examples depicting hieroglyphs.—
Jill Newman,
Robb Report,
18 June 2026
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And though the coast gets its name from the city of Amalfi—once the seat of a powerful maritime republic—no town symbolizes this fabled stretch of coast more acutely than Positano.—
Laura Itzkowitz,
Travel + Leisure,
14 June 2026
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The ghosts of Belo Horizonte However, no moment symbolizes Brazilian soccer’s decline more than the 90 minutes of chaos at Belo Horizonte’s Mineirão stadium when the host nation took on Die Mannschaft in the World Cup semifinals on July 8, 2014.—
Emile Nuh,
CNN Money,
13 June 2026
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Plus, who can complain when the gorgeous Block Island — which, unlike Rhode Island, is actually an island — is described as New England’s Caribbean?—
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
15 June 2026
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The differing accounts underscore a significant gap between how the US and Iran are describing the next steps in negotiations.—
Tal Shalev,
CNN Money,
15 June 2026
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Jones portrayed Jackson as a newcomer attempting to buy the governor’s office and highlighted his past donations to Trump critics.—
Greg Bluestein,
AJC.com,
17 June 2026
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The character is often portrayed by white actors in blackface.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2026
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British artist David Hockney, considered one of the most influential and defining figures in contemporary art, whose paintings captured the world in brilliant color, has died aged 88, his publicist announced Friday.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
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For cities and counties, population growth is universally seen as a metric that defines success.—
Christopher Briem,
The Conversation,
12 June 2026
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“Represent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/represent. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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