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as in delegates
a person who acts or does business for another
a representative from the car dealership called to ask how we were enjoying the new car
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as in ambassadors
a person sent on a mission to represent another
I speak on this matter as a representative of the people of the U.S.
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as in examples
one of a group or collection that shows what the whole is like
this song is a fairly good representative of the other songs on the album
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Recent Examples of representatives
Later, on June 26, PCC organized a conference call between Shannon, Arielle and Army CID representatives to share updates and establish ongoing communication.
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Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
After an informal question and answer session with several representatives from TCEQ, more than a dozen people stepped to the microphone to deliver comments on the proposal.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Oct. 2025
Entertainment Weekly has reached out to representatives for MTV for comment.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 31 Oct. 2025
That process will results in 20 times better performance for Samsung, the Nvidia representatives said.
—Kif Leswing, CNBC, 31 Oct. 2025
While Coca-Cola had not issued a formal announcement about the return of the low-calorie, sugar-free beverage, company representatives reportedly confirmed the news during the recent National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) trade show in Chicago.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2025
These ills barely plague the few remaining hunter-gatherer groups, such as the Hadza living in and around northern Tanzania’s Great Rift Valley, who live ALAN-free and are believed to be one of the best living representatives of ancestral human lifestyles.
—Rowan Jacobsen, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
Websites with unusually long browser names or a lack of searchable company representatives or contact information could be fraudulent.
—Tamia Fowlkes, jsonline.com, 24 Oct. 2025
Twitty Brown said the group should reach out to local and state representatives.
—Charlotte Observer, 24 Oct. 2025
Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
After an informal question and answer session with several representatives from TCEQ, more than a dozen people stepped to the microphone to deliver comments on the proposal.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Oct. 2025
Entertainment Weekly has reached out to representatives for MTV for comment.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 31 Oct. 2025
That process will results in 20 times better performance for Samsung, the Nvidia representatives said.
—Kif Leswing, CNBC, 31 Oct. 2025
While Coca-Cola had not issued a formal announcement about the return of the low-calorie, sugar-free beverage, company representatives reportedly confirmed the news during the recent National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) trade show in Chicago.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2025
These ills barely plague the few remaining hunter-gatherer groups, such as the Hadza living in and around northern Tanzania’s Great Rift Valley, who live ALAN-free and are believed to be one of the best living representatives of ancestral human lifestyles.
—Rowan Jacobsen, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
Websites with unusually long browser names or a lack of searchable company representatives or contact information could be fraudulent.
—Tamia Fowlkes, jsonline.com, 24 Oct. 2025
Twitty Brown said the group should reach out to local and state representatives.
—Charlotte Observer, 24 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for representatives
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The festival will also continue with its competition and awards ceremony, something that Truffart says is very important for French delegates.—
Diana Lodderhose,
Deadline,
28 Oct. 2025
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Related Stories As Country of Honor, Japan will co-host the market’s opening night — an industry gala drawing more than 1,200 global delegates — and feature across its flagship programs.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
28 Oct. 2025
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At the event, Vonn takes pictures with a group of former scholarship recipients who now serve as youth ambassadors; in that role, these young women talk to adolescent girls about subjects like self-confidence, body image, and emotional intelligence.—
Sean Gregory,
Time,
27 Oct. 2025
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Prior to Saturday’s game, the Jonas Brothers — who serve as Stand Up To Cancer ambassadors — shared their gratitude for being part of the event.—
Mitchell Peters,
Billboard,
26 Oct. 2025
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This must rank as one of the earliest examples of the travails of seeking to do business with China.—
Kerry Brown,
Time,
31 Oct. 2025
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This is one of the rare examples of a linear hit that also has a large proportion of viewing in streaming.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
31 Oct. 2025
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Responding Miami-Dade Sheriff's deputies found the victim with at least 10 puncture wounds, according to the outlet.—
Christina Coulter,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
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On July 25, the day before the stabbing, the 7th Probate Court of Emmet County ordered deputies to search for and detain Gille, who was homeless.—
Natalie Davies,
Freep.com,
30 Oct. 2025
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Maduro’s envoys have reportedly sought to revive older air and land corridors through Central America, working with Mexico’s Sinaloa Cartel.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
2 Oct. 2025
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For many countries, such as Kenya and Lesotho, the deal has been a cornerstone of trade with the US, and envoys from across the continent have traveled to Washington in recent weeks to lobby for AGOA’s extension.—
Preeti Jha,
semafor.com,
1 Oct. 2025
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Two independent types of tests were performed on tissue samples, which revealed abnormal proteins that cause CWD.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
30 Oct. 2025
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Like many others, Wang designs all samples himself, manufactures in Guangzhou and creates some special pieces by hand, which makes for healthier margins than those who import and export samples or products.—
Lucy Maguire,
Vogue,
30 Oct. 2025
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According to Accenture’s 2025 Pulse of Change report, 27% of organizations are already investing in AI agents across multiple parts of their enterprises, signifying the real value AI is creating.—
Daniel Kendzior,
Fortune,
31 Oct. 2025
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Google investors wanted to know how AI summaries and agents are changing how the company makes money from search.—
Lisa Eadicicco,
CNN Money,
31 Oct. 2025
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Activists, ministers, and community members came and went, day and night, their booming voices carrying off into the Philadelphia air.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Oct. 2025
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On Sunday, Díaz-Canel, along with the ministers of defense and interior, presided over a meeting of the National Defense Council with officials from around the country to discuss evacuations, efforts to secure crops and production facilities and plans for recovery.—
Nora Gámez Torres,
Miami Herald,
27 Oct. 2025
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“Representatives.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/representatives. Accessed 1 Nov. 2025.
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