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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3
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
The organization in October 2025 petitioned the board and president of the Biennale to exclude the country, after the Israeli Ministry of Culture issued an open call for artists and curators to represent it.
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News Desk, Artforum, 18 Mar. 2026
The camera pans across the humble audience to find everyday faces of Latinos and others for whom his victory could represent a sliver of vindication amid constant persecution.
—Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 18 Mar. 2026
Her County Board seat representing much of the Southland saw a crowded Democratic primary, with a familiar name winning out.
—A.d. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
Bart Jansen The National Border Patrol Council, the union representing Border Patrol agents, endorsed Mullin for secretary of DHS.
—Bart Jansen, USA Today, 18 Mar. 2026
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News Desk, Artforum, 18 Mar. 2026
The camera pans across the humble audience to find everyday faces of Latinos and others for whom his victory could represent a sliver of vindication amid constant persecution.
—Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 18 Mar. 2026
Her County Board seat representing much of the Southland saw a crowded Democratic primary, with a familiar name winning out.
—A.d. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
Bart Jansen The National Border Patrol Council, the union representing Border Patrol agents, endorsed Mullin for secretary of DHS.
—Bart Jansen, USA Today, 18 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for represent
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Conversely, toxic families are characterized by harmful behaviors that damage the emotional and psychological well-being of family members.—
Sherri Gordon,
Parents,
15 Mar. 2026
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The case, defense attorney Blake Burns told jurors, is about the government trying to characterize protesters as terrorists in order to put them in prison.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Mar. 2026
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For the 2021 vintage, Japanese artist Chiharu Shiota created an original artwork entitled Universe of Mouton that depicts a beautiful silhouette of a human figure in nature.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
19 Mar. 2026
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While society hopefully won’t encounter an apocalyptic scenario like the one depicted in Project Hail Mary, a team at Cornell University’s Carl Sagan Institute has compiled a list of planetary nominees worth a closer look.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
19 Mar. 2026
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Dye eggs Eggs, which symbolize new life, are a notable part of Easter.—
Anna Halkidis,
Parents,
16 Mar. 2026
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The style traces back to mid-century styling and continues to symbolize polish and refinement today, while having more room than sleeker options.—
Jasmine Fox-Suliaman,
InStyle,
15 Mar. 2026
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Running through Reiner's pantheon of successful films, Crystal described a vibrant artist and passionate activist whose wit and comedy delighted audiences for decades.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
16 Mar. 2026
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Foundation unveiled the Phantom Mk-I in October 2025, describing it as a humanoid robot designed specifically for military use.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Mar. 2026
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Orbán, who is trailing in opinion polls ahead of elections next month, has leaned heavily on an election campaign that portrays Zelenskyy as an existential threat to Hungary.—
LORNE COOK THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
18 Mar. 2026
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Israeli leaders have portrayed the violence as the work of a tiny minority, but Palestinians and human rights groups say the Israeli army has done little to prevent the attacks and note that settlers are rarely held accountable.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 Mar. 2026
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The mustache required fewer pixels to animate than a mouth, and the overalls helped clearly define Mario’s movements.—
Alexander Kaplan,
The Washington Examiner,
20 Mar. 2026
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From the very beginning, ABC was making a big bet on a figure whose defining, and perhaps most relatable, quality is her impulse to burn it all down.—
Rebecca Jennings,
Vulture,
20 Mar. 2026
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“Represent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/represent. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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