as in depiction
a visual design intended to look like someone or something
The cave was painted with representations of horses and bison.
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Recent Examples of representation
Shakur is survived by a legacy of revolutionary thought which urges us to reflect on the lessons of power, beauty, and preservation that can be found through her physical representation.
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Essence, 26 Sep. 2025
The students of Wileety For Native students, graduation is often a challenge due to systemic barriers, including isolation and a lack of representation on their campus, according to Tribal College Journal.
—Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 25 Sep. 2025
The House is currently tied 67-67 — part of the power-sharing agreement under the tie is that committees are co-chaired with equal GOP-to-DFL representation — meaning any assault weapons ban would need at least one Republican vote in several committees to make it to a floor vote.
—Mary Murphy, Twin Cities, 25 Sep. 2025
While each contestant put forth a strong effort, only one designer could walk away from this finale with the $200,000 cash prize, six months of representation by Agentry PR, the mentorship with the CFDA, and the spread in Elle magazine.
—Claire Franken, TVLine, 25 Sep. 2025
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Essence, 26 Sep. 2025
The students of Wileety For Native students, graduation is often a challenge due to systemic barriers, including isolation and a lack of representation on their campus, according to Tribal College Journal.
—Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 25 Sep. 2025
The House is currently tied 67-67 — part of the power-sharing agreement under the tie is that committees are co-chaired with equal GOP-to-DFL representation — meaning any assault weapons ban would need at least one Republican vote in several committees to make it to a floor vote.
—Mary Murphy, Twin Cities, 25 Sep. 2025
While each contestant put forth a strong effort, only one designer could walk away from this finale with the $200,000 cash prize, six months of representation by Agentry PR, the mentorship with the CFDA, and the spread in Elle magazine.
—Claire Franken, TVLine, 25 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for representation
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The town's growing acknowledgement of its past comes at an odd time for a county that voted 76% for the president in 2024, which since being reelected has tried to erase negative depictions of the country's past.—
Jenna McMurtry,
NPR,
28 Sep. 2025
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Seriously though, the chemistry between Stewart and O’Brian is off the charts, which is all too rare for cinematic depictions of gender-nonconforming women.—
James Factora,
Them.,
26 Sep. 2025
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The Rehabilitation A week after Manes’ departure, Johnson posted the image of himself posing with Bukele and their families in front of a Christmas tree.—
T. Christian Miller,
ProPublica,
30 Sep. 2025
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When police released images of the weapon, Robinson’s father texted his son, asking for a picture of the gun, according to the charging document.—
Zoe Sottile,
CNN Money,
29 Sep. 2025
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Uzbek artist Feruza Kholkhujaeva filled courtyards with potted plants that will slowly die, a portrait of grief.—
Dada Jovanovic,
ABC News,
28 Sep. 2025
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Wolitzer’s debut novel, about a trio of college students each obsessed with a different dead poet, is both a striking coming-of-age story and a compelling portrait of grief.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
PEOPLE,
27 Sep. 2025
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Check Powerball payouts and previous drawings here.—
Jay Cannon,
USA Today,
24 Sep. 2025
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Did anyone win the last Powerball drawing?—
Ray Padilla,
Louisville Courier Journal,
24 Sep. 2025
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There are pictures of them making out online.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
26 Sep. 2025
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While the movie was stalled, Garner and Madonna remained in each others orbit, with the two posing for a picture at photographer and filmmaker Steven Klein’s May 2023 birthday party.—
Daniel S. Levine,
PEOPLE,
25 Sep. 2025
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Names have been changed and illustrations are anonymous to ensure their safety.—
Carlotta Dotto,
CNN Money,
29 Sep. 2025
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The photograph—one of a series of some 52 large and 101 smaller stereo views Gardner made around the fort—appears as a seemingly self-explanatory illustration in books about the Indian Wars.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Sep. 2025
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Vintage photographs from Nguyen’s family gracing the walls will help boost its family-style vibe.—
Brock Keeling,
Oc Register,
26 Sep. 2025
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Clarke and his business partner sold photographs and films, wrote and lectured about their adventures, and began treasure hunting.—
Danny Robb,
JSTOR Daily,
26 Sep. 2025
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“Representation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/representation. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.
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