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
But China, in particular, represents a big chunk of volume in certain categories like electronics and toys.
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Anne D'innocenzio, Chicago Tribune, 15 May 2025
There have been instances in which white farmers in the country have been killed in racially motivated attacks, but such crimes do not represent a disproportionate share of the murders in the country, which struggles with a high rate of violent crime.
—Ali Breland, The Atlantic, 15 May 2025
Airlines for America, a group representing American Airlines and other U.S. carriers, in March urged the FAA to permanently reduce helicopter traffic around the airport.
—David Shepardson, USA Today, 3 May 2025
Lifting the Carabao Cup in March to finally end their 56-year wait for a trophy represents a successful campaign for Eddie Howe’s Newcastle.
—Tom Burrows, New York Times, 3 May 2025
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Anne D'innocenzio, Chicago Tribune, 15 May 2025
There have been instances in which white farmers in the country have been killed in racially motivated attacks, but such crimes do not represent a disproportionate share of the murders in the country, which struggles with a high rate of violent crime.
—Ali Breland, The Atlantic, 15 May 2025
Airlines for America, a group representing American Airlines and other U.S. carriers, in March urged the FAA to permanently reduce helicopter traffic around the airport.
—David Shepardson, USA Today, 3 May 2025
Lifting the Carabao Cup in March to finally end their 56-year wait for a trophy represents a successful campaign for Eddie Howe’s Newcastle.
—Tom Burrows, New York Times, 3 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for represent
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Symptoms of Preeclampsia It's characterized by high blood pressure that usually develops after the 20th week of pregnancy, says Dr. Reed.—
Sarah Scott,
Parents,
15 May 2025
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That stretch was characterized by more downs than ups, including being a controversial captain’s pick for the Ryder Cup in 2023.—
Paul Sullivan,
New York Times,
14 May 2025
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The prosecution showed Cassie a still from a video that depicted Combs beating her at a hotel.—
Victoria Bekiempis,
Vulture,
13 May 2025
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Currently in production and slated for a 2026 release, the action thriller depicts a biotechnology conference that descends into chaos when a rapidly mutating virus transforms the infected, forcing authorities to seal off the facility with survivors trapped inside.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
13 May 2025
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The economic divorce isn’t just about numbers, but about what money has come to symbolize in the relationship: stability, contribution or even love.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2025
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Their presidential candidate, Erika Meza, a 25-year veteran teacher from the Southeast Side, is unhappy with what CTU has come to symbolize.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
16 May 2025
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Cutler then described their telephone conversation on the matter.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
13 May 2025
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But his budget is more accurately described as a major policy shift—and a very beneficial one.—
Jack Spencer,
Boston Herald,
13 May 2025
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Why is she being portrayed as silly and incompetent?—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025
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Pattinson portrays Lawrence's husband in the movie, while LaKeith Stanfield portrays her lover.—
Michelle Lee,
People.com,
19 May 2025
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Returning to the wuxia genre that has defined much of his illustrious career, Tsui explains his approach to this latest adaptation of the classic martial arts tale.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
8 May 2025
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The pattern that defined this period—an uptick in spying during war, and then its ebbing in peacetime—poses a problem for Rogg and Lowenthal, whose accounts of the years between the Revolution and World War II are overstuffed with desultory detail.—
James Santel,
The Atlantic,
8 May 2025
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“Represent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/represent. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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