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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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 Angelenos yearn for safer streets, an end to homelessness, a renewal of the dreamland that the city has represented for more than a century. — Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2026 Southgate’s 1071 Media is partnering with Sky Sports on YouTube and podcast content, with Sky Media representing the formats commercially. — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2026 This year’s 13,250-person sellout represents more than three times the 2021 field. — Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 5 Nov. 2026 Each menu, and dish, may represent a singular moment in time. — Nathan Tavares, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for represent

Recent Examples of Synonyms for represent

Verb

His four years in Denver were characterized by first-round losses and a cumulative 3-16 playoff record.

— Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 7 Nov. 2026
Paoletta said the Democratic congressman was wrongly characterizing the scope of the original, century-old construction plan, citing correspondence from long-ago officials.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of characterize

Verb

Some disease models depict amyloid accumulation as downstream of failures in the cellular machinery that processes and recycles proteins.

— Manvir Singh, New Yorker, 2 Nov. 2026
The small-boat crossings have been depicted as a crisis by politicians including Nigel Farage of the hard-right party Reform UK, and have been used as a rallying point by anti-immigration activists.

— Jill Lawless, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of depict

Verb

The monarch art will be displayed around a tree, symbolizing their migratory journey.

— Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 29 Oct. 2026
The lovely, economic scenic design by Angela Balogh Calin graciously makes room for the play’s wall-to-wall witticisms, but the house is meant to symbolize the ship of state drifting dangerously toward the rocks.

— Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of symbolize

Verb

Woodward described the initiative as part of the DOJ’s broader public safety mission.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 6 Nov. 2026
Advertisement Article continues below this ad The report describes what sellers are asking for homes currently listed, not the prices that buyers are ultimately paying at close.

— Julianna Duennes Russ, Austin American Statesman, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of describe

Verb

O’Connor voices a talking chair, Rihanna portrays Dior’s lucky star, and Stanfield plays the Hollywood director.

— Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 7 Nov. 2026
As the Grammy winner fantasizes about her boyfriend — played by Saturday Night Live‘s Ben Marshall — showing her off to his family over the holidays, Nixon portrays his mom.

— Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of portray

Verb

Independent scrutiny remains PSI said David Turturean led the work, developing the research system, defining the problem and running the process.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2026
Mintel’s 2026 Global Beauty and Personal Care Predictions name it a defining macro trend as consumers burn out on product overload.

— Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 6 Nov. 2026