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
Miller, who represents Ohio's 7th District, is a vocal supporter of former President Donald Trump and has aligned himself with conservative positions in Congress.
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Dan Gooding
gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 June 2025
The measure was a boon for large tech companies that have been rapidly building out data centers and was heavily backed by a trade association representing the industry.
—Paige Tortorelli,pippa Stevens,agne Tolockaite, CNBC, 20 June 2025
The sculpture, made from a single 1,000-lb. block of Bianco Altissimo marble, represents one of the company’s rigid-inflatable hulled speed boats.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 20 June 2025
While Jordan Morris and Cristian Roldan represented the United States at the 2022 World Cup, attacking midfielder Albert Rusnak is the creative heart of Schmetzer’s side.
—Jeff Rueter, New York Times, 8 June 2025
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Dan Gooding
gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 June 2025
The measure was a boon for large tech companies that have been rapidly building out data centers and was heavily backed by a trade association representing the industry.
—Paige Tortorelli,pippa Stevens,agne Tolockaite, CNBC, 20 June 2025
The sculpture, made from a single 1,000-lb. block of Bianco Altissimo marble, represents one of the company’s rigid-inflatable hulled speed boats.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 20 June 2025
While Jordan Morris and Cristian Roldan represented the United States at the 2022 World Cup, attacking midfielder Albert Rusnak is the creative heart of Schmetzer’s side.
—Jeff Rueter, New York Times, 8 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for represent
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Public figures and news outlets, then and now, have characterized it this way.—
David Wright Faladé,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2025
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Read: How Ivermectin became right-wing aspirin The devices are emblematic of the self-reliance that characterizes the MAHA movement.—
Olga Khazan,
The Atlantic,
19 June 2025
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Authorities also acknowledged a fake TikTok video circulating online depicting Sheriff Mike Morrison announcing Decker had been taken into custody following a long standoff.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2025
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Some scenes unfold like boxing rounds, with Carroll's commentary bringing the script to life, depicting lawyers landing jabs and witnesses ducking and countering.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 June 2025
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Historically, the very first Juneteenth in 1866 was recognized with food, music, and the reading of spirituals — symbolizing both freedom and pride in Black progress.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
20 June 2025
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The Summer Solstice, which commences on June 20th at 10:42 p.m. EST, symbolizes the sun's and Mother Earth's mighty force.—
Lisa Stardust,
Refinery29,
19 June 2025
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Civilian respondents described group vaccinations administered at schools or workplaces – months after the rest of the world had rolled out full vaccination programs.—
Will Ripley,
CNN Money,
18 June 2025
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Four in 10 Hispanic Americans identify as Catholic, at least twice the rate for any other ethnic or racial group, and 18% describe themselves as former Catholics.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
18 June 2025
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Oh Ae-sun (played by K-pop superstar IU, who also portrays Ae-sun’s daughter Geum-myeong) is a poor but ambitious girl who grows up on South Korea’s Jeju Island in the 1950s and 1960s.—
Regina Kim,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
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The company aimed to portray someone overcoming obstacles to achieve their dream.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 June 2025
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Feet Above Ground is locally defined as feet above the Highest Astronomical Tide or HAT.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
25 June 2025
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Norton has long championed legislation to grant the District of Columbia full congressional representation and greater autonomy, a cause that has defined much of her tenure in the House.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 June 2025
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“Represent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/represent. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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