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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as in to depict
to present a picture of
a painting representing the ocean at sunrise
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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
This act represented a sophisticated practice once regarded as uniquely human.
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Katie Hunt,
CNN Money,
24 June 2026
The avant-garde legend is seen sitting in a kitchen alongside Martin Scorsese and Marc Jacobs — each one representing a component of music, fashion, and film.
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Angie Martoccio,
Rolling Stone,
24 June 2026
On June 19, 2026, Burnham won a special election to represent Makerfield, in northwestern England, defeating a candidate from the anti-immigration party Reform UK.
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Nick Tabor,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
24 June 2026
The lawsuit seeks to represent California drivers who bought gas at stations using Kalibrate software since June 2022.
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ABC News,
24 June 2026
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Katie Hunt,
CNN Money,
24 June 2026
The avant-garde legend is seen sitting in a kitchen alongside Martin Scorsese and Marc Jacobs — each one representing a component of music, fashion, and film.
—
Angie Martoccio,
Rolling Stone,
24 June 2026
On June 19, 2026, Burnham won a special election to represent Makerfield, in northwestern England, defeating a candidate from the anti-immigration party Reform UK.
—
Nick Tabor,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
24 June 2026
The lawsuit seeks to represent California drivers who bought gas at stations using Kalibrate software since June 2022.
—
ABC News,
24 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for represent
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The new style of challenger often rises from outside the traditional civil rights and organizing structures that characterized some communities for decades.
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These roles, while potentially stable, are characterized by a lack of learning, advancement, or a fear of leaving.
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The world drew heavily from the paintings of fantasy illustrator Frank Frazetta, who depicted scenes of barbarians and beasts in conflict, of pulp fiction heroes, femme fatales, and fierce warrior women.
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Another star at a similar distance from Earth is Bellatrix, which shines at the left shoulder of the celestial hunter depicted in the constellation Orion.
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On Monday morning, Pope Leo XIV presented him with a special vestment to symbolize his role as a shepherd to millions of Catholics.
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One design change symbolizing this connection between what has come before and what lies ahead is the redesign of an iconic KVIFF space.
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Kainerugaba’s associates describe him as a dedicated military officer who often eschews ostentatious displays of wealth.
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Others described people dancing and eating in that part of the park before the crash happened.
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Matty Matheson, who portrays Neil Fak and serves as the show’s culinary consultant, initially believed taking props was off limits after receiving an email asking to refrain from removing anything from the show.
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Winkler portrayed his iconic character for all 11 seasons of the ABC sitcom, which originally aired from 1974 to 1984.
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As a coastal town shaped by generations of immigrants, Half Moon Bay now has a new art display that serves as a reminder of the people and stories that continue to define the community.
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In the absence of an official investigation, the incident last September has been magnified, and perhaps embellished, in the minds of veterans living on the campus, a community defined by the vulnerability of physical disability, substance use and trauma.
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“Represent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/represent. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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