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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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
A number of Republicans that represent states with rural communities -- such as Sens. Lisa Murkowski of Alaska and Mike Rounds of South Dakota -- have expressed concerns about cuts to public broadcasting that could affect the ability of certain communities to access emergency alerts.
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Allison Pecorin, ABC News, 14 July 2025
The six-episode series examines fractured family relationships and represents his next major project.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 14 July 2025
His father was also a former talent agent who represented George Clooney and Dolly Parton, among other A-list stars.
—Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 14 July 2025
Four key areas distinguish disruptive leaders; each represents an opportunity for finance leaders to help drive growth and success in their organizations during disruptive times.
—Jim Deloach, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
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Allison Pecorin, ABC News, 14 July 2025
The six-episode series examines fractured family relationships and represents his next major project.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 14 July 2025
His father was also a former talent agent who represented George Clooney and Dolly Parton, among other A-list stars.
—Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 14 July 2025
Four key areas distinguish disruptive leaders; each represents an opportunity for finance leaders to help drive growth and success in their organizations during disruptive times.
—Jim Deloach, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for represent
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Block heels, on the other hand, are characterized by their wider, solid and often square shape.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
11 July 2025
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If the post-Soviet years saw a wholesale redistribution of property away from the Russian state through rapid privatization, the Ukraine war years are characterized by the reverse.—
Clare Sebastian,
CNN Money,
11 July 2025
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The episode knocks Trump multiple times by depicting him with comedically small genitals, which frustrates Satan and enrages Trump when a portrait artist paints him with small genitals.—
Conor Murray,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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The 2005 adaptation of the beloved Marvel comics depicted the origin story of the foursome, played by Ioan Gruffudd, Jessica Alba, Chris Evans and Michael Chiklis.—
Brendan Le,
People.com,
24 July 2025
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Back in June, Offerman responded to conservative media figure Michael Flynn Jr., who used a gif of Ron throwing a computer in a dumpster in a Parks and Rec episode to symbolize his disdain for Pride Month.—
Victoria Edel,
People.com,
14 July 2025
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The raid captured national attention, with Peanut's death symbolizing an out-of-control local government to some.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
12 July 2025
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The Grand Canyon has never been adequately described in words or music notes.—
Tom Zoellner,
AZCentral.com,
25 July 2025
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Survivor syndrome, a term from organizational psychology, describes what happens next.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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AnnaSophia Robb portrayed Violet Beauregarde, the bubble-gum obsessed child who finds a Golden Ticket and is ultimately turned into a blueberry.—
Jordana Comiter,
People.com,
15 July 2025
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When not painting biblical scenes and images of saints, these artists were portraying the rich and powerful.—
Jim Higgins,
jsonline.com,
15 July 2025
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Betts spent the All-Star break — his first healthy break when he wasn’t named an All-Star since 2015 — back in the Nashville, Tenn., area, working out at a facility and continuing his deluge of swings that have defined his season.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
20 July 2025
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Whether the pending head of editorial content reports to Anna Wintour, Lauren Sanchez Bezos, or some yet-unknown successor, Vogue’s uphill battle requires earning influence with audiences no longer trusting it to define trends.—
Lilian Raji,
Forbes.com,
19 July 2025
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“Represent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/represent. Accessed 27 Jul. 2025.
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