Thesaurus results for REPRESENT

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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Recent Examples of represent If true, this would represent another step in China’s modernization of its undersea capabilities. — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 25 July 2026 Hosting six to seven matches will also represent a notable change from most of WWE’s recent PLEs featuring five or fewer matches. — Blake Oestriecher, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026 Attorney John Gomez, who represented Bach’s widow in the federal lawsuit, said his client was pleased with the settlement but remains concerned that people keep dying in sheriff’s custody. — Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 July 2026 Her global debut came at the London 2017 World Championships and, as a 21-year-old on home soil at the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games the following year, a bronze medal represented her first hardware. — Liam Tharme, New York Times, 25 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for represent

Recent Examples of Synonyms for represent

Verb

El Niño, a climate pattern that is characterized by warmer-than-average ocean surface temperatures, developed in the tropical Pacific last month and is expected to strengthen, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

— Antonio Pequeño IV, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026
And will his presence eliminate the back-breaking mistakes that characterized 2025?

— Adam Grosbard, Oc Register, 23 July 2026

Definition of characterize

Verb

The artist duo Motus created the murals in each room to depict the connection between Kabutocho's history and its present, with palettes ranging from spring green to lake blue.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 July 2026
The posting spree began with a post depicting CNN journalist Kaitlan Collins as trans social media star Dylan Muvaney—retreading on a comment the president made during the White House Correspondents’ Dinner.

— Siladitya Ray, Forbes.com, 27 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

Los Angeles Police Department Detective William Roecker also testified Thursday, describing his review of cell-tower data linked to Burke’s phone and location data from his Tesla.

— Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 24 July 2026
But some members of Juliana’s family question that, and outside experts interviewed by the Observer have described what’s known about the case publicly as suspicious or unusual.

— Caitlin McGlade, Charlotte Observer, 24 July 2026

Definition of describe

Verb

Dakota Johnson and Ellen Burstyn will both portray Marilyn Monroe in a new short film, Flesh Impact, which released its first photos.

— Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 28 July 2026
Elsewhere, Washington is portrayed astride a horse or atop a column; shirtless, in classical garb, or, more commonly, in a long coat and tricorn.

— Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 27 July 2026

Definition of portray

Verb

Two other big decisions – the faith in both Willis and Proctor – will begin to define the new era.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 25 July 2026
Because of his previous felonies, though none for violent crimes, Pfister could now be defined as a habitual offender under Michigan law and faces prison.

— Kyung Lah, CNN Money, 25 July 2026