Thesaurus results for RE-PRESENT

represent

verb

ˌre-pri-ˈzent

Definition of represent

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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Relevance

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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Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of represent The event represents another milestone in the company’s journey toward certification and the eventual launch of commercial electric aircraft services. — Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 18 July 2026 Friday’s announcement represents the public’s first look at how the state budget looks as officials close the books on fiscal year 2026. — Clark Corbin, Idaho Statesman, 18 July 2026 Florida’s four million Democrats represent 30% of state voters. — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 18 July 2026 Attorneys Matt Hinojosa and Zachary Ashford represented the state at trial. — Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for represent

Recent Examples of Synonyms for represent

Verb

Nine-atom-wide armchair GNRs (9-AGNRs) were synthesized via a bottom-up on-surface approach, integrated into field-effect transistors (FETs), and characterized before and after exposure using Raman spectroscopy and electrical transport measurements.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 17 July 2026
Taco Bell characterized its decision as a precautionary measure taken out of an abundance of caution despite the absence of a formal government advisory directing such action.

— Gary Occhiogrosso, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026

Definition of characterize

Verb

Content created with generative AI, or gen AI, tools can include fake nude images and videos; deepfakes; and content from nudification tools and apps, which allow a user to generate a fake image that depicts people as undressed.

— Avni Trivedi, CNN Money, 21 July 2026
The image depicts a fairly slender-looking screen-free wearable, but one that looks distinctly wider than the Fitbit Air.

— Andrew Williams, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026

Definition of depict

Verb

The bridge — which connects Detroit and Windsor, Ontario — was named after legendary Canadian hockey player Gordie Howe who played for the Detroit Red Wings, symbolizing the longstanding relationship between the two countries.

— Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 22 July 2026
Clouds, which for the artist Biggers symbolize potential and mutability, formed the theme of the evening, hanging over dinner on the museum’s terrace in synthetic cotton and wire constructions from an event designer.

— Vanessa Grigoriadis, Vanity Fair, 21 July 2026

Definition of symbolize

Verb

Fars described the sites as a forward headquarters for US Central Command’s land forces.

— Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 17 July 2026
The first victim — identified Wednesday by the medical examiner as 79-year-old Clifford Boisa of Sutter County — has been described in news reports as the boat captain’s brother.

— Michael McGough Updated July 16, Sacbee.com, 17 July 2026

Definition of describe

Verb

The article posits these are the first public votes in a critical referendum, urging everyone to consciously define AI's boundaries in their work and personal lives.

— Jason Snyder, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
Rather than building every lavish living room and sweeping residence on a soundstage, productions often turn to real-life properties that help define their characters and set the tone.

— Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 17 July 2026