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
But Hariklia Karis, a partner with Kirkland & Ellis representing Abbott, maintained the formula did not cause the babies to develop NEC.
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Lisa Schencker, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
Those flavors represent Korea and Koran culture on a global platform.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 8 Apr. 2026
The Cocoa Beach show represents the first of eight seven on the Air Dot Show 2026 tour.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Apr. 2026
Madison Square Park Tower represents the pinnacle of New York living.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 8 Apr. 2026
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Lisa Schencker, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
Those flavors represent Korea and Koran culture on a global platform.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 8 Apr. 2026
The Cocoa Beach show represents the first of eight seven on the Air Dot Show 2026 tour.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Apr. 2026
Madison Square Park Tower represents the pinnacle of New York living.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 8 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for represent
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Mandy Joye, an oceanographer specializing in microbiology at the University of Georgia, has spent decades characterizing microbes in hydrocarbon-rich habitats across the Gulf.—
Jeffrey Marlow,
New Yorker,
5 Apr. 2026
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Democratic officials who led impeachment efforts against Noem characterized her removal as necessary due to her incompetence and mismanagement, focusing on her failure to execute her duties effectively rather than framing her dismissal within broader patterns.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Apr. 2026
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The three sketches, which show an artist's representation of the suspects based on witness information, depict three different men.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2026
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For example, the uplifted Willis Tower store features commissioned artwork depicting the adjacent Chicago River.—
Robert Channick,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Apr. 2026
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Sports Illustrated journalists were getting requests from peers looking to score invites to the gatherings, which symbolized a turnaround at the 72-year-old title.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Apr. 2026
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The pagans believed eggs symbolized fertility and birth.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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The contract included an up-front payment of $3 million, which Shields described as a signing bonus and has potential for significantly higher earnings through revenue sharing.—
Dan Sheldon,
New York Times,
6 Apr. 2026
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But, if the company describes its product as an immunity booster, the agency’s authority is less clear.—
Dhruv Khullar,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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The indictments — along with a civil lawsuit and grand jury testimony referenced in motions to dismiss the charges — portray Brooks and Smyles as the main drivers of the fights.—
Rebecca Ellis,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Apr. 2026
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But the reality of having Redford portray him on screen only sunk in after the movie was released.—
Victoria Edel,
PEOPLE,
7 Apr. 2026
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His death marked the loss of a titan in the Civil Rights Movement, defined by a six-decade career that took him across the country and around the world.—
Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Apr. 2026
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These players have partly defined this season, and they won’t be honored?—
Chris Branch,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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“Represent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/represent. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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