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
Trump endorsed Gruters at the end of a post about current RNC Chairman Michael Whatley, who is expected to step down from his position to seek a soon-to-be-open seat in the U.S. Senate representing North Carolina.
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Miami Herald Staff, Miami Herald, 25 July 2025
Santos was elected in 2022, flipping a wealthy district representing parts of Queens and Long Island for the GOP.
—Philip Marcelo, Chicago Tribune, 25 July 2025
The share price closed at approximately $14.34 per share, representing a 38% increase for the day.
—Sara Chernikoff, USA Today, 25 July 2025
This year’s budget slashed the state’s contribution to Tri-Rail from $42 million a year to $15 million, a cut that represents FDOT’s interpretation of a Florida statute mandating funding of the commuter line that serves 4.4 million riders a year.
—Rafael Olmeda, Sun Sentinel, 25 July 2025
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Miami Herald Staff, Miami Herald, 25 July 2025
Santos was elected in 2022, flipping a wealthy district representing parts of Queens and Long Island for the GOP.
—Philip Marcelo, Chicago Tribune, 25 July 2025
The share price closed at approximately $14.34 per share, representing a 38% increase for the day.
—Sara Chernikoff, USA Today, 25 July 2025
This year’s budget slashed the state’s contribution to Tri-Rail from $42 million a year to $15 million, a cut that represents FDOT’s interpretation of a Florida statute mandating funding of the commuter line that serves 4.4 million riders a year.
—Rafael Olmeda, Sun Sentinel, 25 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for represent
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But despite still amassing wins and accolades, Ledecky – whose early career was characterized by outrageously fast times – hadn’t bagged a world record in seven years.—
Amy Woodyatt,
CNN Money,
25 July 2025
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And all these studies are based on self-reporting by individuals, and family members may characterize their roles differently.—
Howard Gleckman,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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The final glimpse of their lives depicted them in Paris raising Tali (Isla Gie in Tony & Ziva).—
Ryan Coleman Published,
EW.com,
24 July 2025
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The episode knocks Trump multiple times by depicting him with comedically small genitals, which frustrates Satan and enrages Trump when a portrait artist paints him with small genitals.—
Conor Murray,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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What the duck tells us is more than the story of a cartoon character that has come to symbolize the company.—
Alexander Puutio,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
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Chachi Arcola Aries, the cardinal Fire sign and symbolized by the ram, knows how to make an impact.—
Skyler Caruso,
People.com,
19 July 2025
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The Grand Canyon has never been adequately described in words or music notes.—
Tom Zoellner,
AZCentral.com,
25 July 2025
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Survivor syndrome, a term from organizational psychology, describes what happens next.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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Players will investigate real manuscripts and historic accounts that complicate established theories; probe characters portrayed by actors and explore restricted areas in landmark monuments, some of which have never been accessed by non-custodians.—
Ann Abel,
Forbes.com,
30 July 2025
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The panel presented an animation that portrayed the progression of both aircraft before the collision.—
Ben Mause,
Baltimore Sun,
30 July 2025
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Betts spent the All-Star break — his first healthy break when he wasn’t named an All-Star since 2015 — back in the Nashville, Tenn., area, working out at a facility and continuing his deluge of swings that have defined his season.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
20 July 2025
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Directed and written by Amy Heckerling, 71, Clueless helped define a generation and launched its young cast into stardom.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
People.com,
19 July 2025
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“Represent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/represent. Accessed 2 Aug. 2025.
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