1
as in described
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 depicted
to present a picture of
a painting representing the ocean at sunrise
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as in symbolized
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 represented
Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 30 Dec. 2024
The Beacon Center — which advocates for free markets and limited government — also represented the plaintiffs in another lawsuit against Metro Nashville last year.
—Austin Hornbostel, The Tennessean, 30 Dec. 2024
Samsung is already on this journey, targeting an area that has always represented a stark contrast to iPhones, and while Google is adding material defenses to Play Protect to shore up Android’s infamous vulnerabilities, Samsung is going much further.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Shot in Budapest, the project represented several firsts for the actor.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 23 Dec. 2024
Staffers for the sheriff’s electronic monitoring program, represented by Teamsters Local 700, have raised concerns about layoffs.
—Madeline Buckley, Chicago Tribune, 23 Dec. 2024
United’s offer represented a better package overall for Earps, but finances were not her priority.
—Charlotte Harpur, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
In November, inventory represented about an 89-day supply, analysts said.
—Jim Henry, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
In the late sixties, a handful of English teams travelled to the States and represented NASL sides in lucrative tournaments, with Villa being Atlanta’s representation.
—Jacob Tanswell, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
Adjective
Standing for office in the Peach State, rife with traditional white segregationist politicians, Carter ultimately represented the more progressive New South.
—Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 30 Dec. 2024
The Beacon Center — which advocates for free markets and limited government — also represented the plaintiffs in another lawsuit against Metro Nashville last year.
—Austin Hornbostel, The Tennessean, 30 Dec. 2024
Samsung is already on this journey, targeting an area that has always represented a stark contrast to iPhones, and while Google is adding material defenses to Play Protect to shore up Android’s infamous vulnerabilities, Samsung is going much further.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Shot in Budapest, the project represented several firsts for the actor.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 23 Dec. 2024
Staffers for the sheriff’s electronic monitoring program, represented by Teamsters Local 700, have raised concerns about layoffs.
—Madeline Buckley, Chicago Tribune, 23 Dec. 2024
United’s offer represented a better package overall for Earps, but finances were not her priority.
—Charlotte Harpur, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
In November, inventory represented about an 89-day supply, analysts said.
—Jim Henry, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
In the late sixties, a handful of English teams travelled to the States and represented NASL sides in lucrative tournaments, with Villa being Atlanta’s representation.
—Jacob Tanswell, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for represented
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Making matters worse, nine in 10 Haitians go all day without eating in what has been described as one of the world’s worst humanitarian crisis.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
25 Mar. 2025
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Mary described her role as largely self-directed.—
E. Tammy Kim,
The New Yorker,
25 Mar. 2025
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The series depicted the lives of the staff toiling downstairs at 165 Eaton Place and the wealthy Bellamy family living above.—
Stephen Battaglio,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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Arthur has been depicted as a legendary Briton king for several centuries, though his existence has been doubted by most historians.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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The ancient Greeks believed that the fruit's seeds symbolized abundance, fertility and eternity, according to the Greek Reporter.—
Amanda Cappelli,
CBS News,
31 Dec. 2024
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His administration brought solar energy into national focus, symbolized by the solar panels installed on the White House roof during his tenure.—
Srishti Gupta,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Ever more drawn to her, the young Etsuko finds her behaviors and attitudes changing.—
Blake Simons,
IndieWire,
17 May 2025
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In particular, many younger men seem adrift and more drawn to macho, traditional models of being a man.—
Harmeet Kaur,
CNN Money,
4 May 2025
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Other common ants found in the state include the carpenter ant, characterized by their large, black bodies, and fire ants, known for their red color and affinity for building large mounds in yards that can be dangerous, Hayes said.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
31 Mar. 2025
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Although college sports have long been characterized by a divide between the ‘haves and have nots’, mid-major basketball programs encounter even greater challenges competing within this evolving landscape due to limited resources and geographical constraints.—
Mark LaSota,
Forbes.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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In First Steps, Galactus will be portrayed by actor Ralph Ineson (Nosferatu), wearing actual purple-and-blue armor; the costume workshop on set is full of various attempts at making his signature look work.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Schulz portrayed his Peanuts gang as small adults; Feiffer’s adults are all neurotic overgrown children.—
Art Spiegelman,
The Atlantic,
9 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The values were not defined for respondents but left to their own interpretation.—
Steven P. Dinkin,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Mar. 2025
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Direct care is defined as the hands-on care provided to residents by nurses or nurse aides, including feeding, bathing, dressing and medication administration.—
Jenna Carlesso,
Hartford Courant,
15 Mar. 2025
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“Represented.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/represented. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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