as in depiction
a visual design intended to look like someone or something
The cave was painted with representations of horses and bison.
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Recent Examples of representation
The Media Access Awards, which honor disability representation and authentic filmmaking in media, have officially rebranded as The Easterseals Disability Arts & Culture Awards (the Darcys).
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Arushi Jacob, Variety, 28 May 2026
This estimate encompasses total spending on attorneys’ services, including for representation and consulting, and non-attorney consultants.
—Jacqueline Munis, Fortune, 28 May 2026
Martin was honored with the Icon Award at the WIE Canada event, which recognizes Canadian cultural achievements that advanced greater representation of women in the media and entertainment industry and artistic visions that reach global audiences.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 28 May 2026
Legal representation may help some claimants better assess long-term expenses and negotiate with insurers when disputes arise.
—Ascend Agency, Baltimore Sun, 27 May 2026
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Arushi Jacob, Variety, 28 May 2026
This estimate encompasses total spending on attorneys’ services, including for representation and consulting, and non-attorney consultants.
—Jacqueline Munis, Fortune, 28 May 2026
Martin was honored with the Icon Award at the WIE Canada event, which recognizes Canadian cultural achievements that advanced greater representation of women in the media and entertainment industry and artistic visions that reach global audiences.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 28 May 2026
Legal representation may help some claimants better assess long-term expenses and negotiate with insurers when disputes arise.
—Ascend Agency, Baltimore Sun, 27 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for representation
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An exhibition of Paul Klee’s late works focuses on his depictions of the atmosphere of violence and intimidation in Germany after the Nazis came to power.—
The New York Review of Books,
The New York Review of Books,
23 May 2026
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Its bedrock appeal has always been its depiction of a more or less happy family struggling to get by while running a Jersey Shore burger joint.—
David Faris,
TheWeek,
22 May 2026
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If there was a pop culture gallery of villainy, the portrait of Regina George would occupy a prominent place.—
David L. Coddon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2026
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Five rare portraits of Marilyn Monroe from 1949, captured before her name change and signature platinum look, are being auctioned to mark her centennial.—
Katie Simons,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
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Eastern Ukraine — There is a whirr, a flurry of dust, a pause as the grainy image recalibrates, and then a devastating blast.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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This new image uses data from the Sentinel-3 mission to show in vibrant color just how extreme and far-reaching this heat has been.—
Chelsea Gohd,
Space.com,
29 May 2026
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The genius behind the drawings was an illustrator named Gerry Gersten.—
John Ficarra,
Washington Post,
28 May 2026
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The drawings made by Ukrainian children affected by the war were offered to visitors to touch and look through while listening to recordings of their stories.—
Katya Soldak,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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The mixed picture meant oil markets were in flux in early dealmaking.—
Hugh Leask,
CNBC,
26 May 2026
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Well, take your picture of virtues for brave soldiers here, virtue itself being a word, while brave or bravery apparently didn’t fit.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2026
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Internet analysis firm Kentik said internet traffic, which measures the amount of data transferred and is a good illustration of usage, was at around 40%.—
Amir-Hussein Radjy,
Los Angeles Times,
28 May 2026
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Paired with his illustrations, Macauley’s book details the creation of a 16th century Turkish mosque, along with its societal functions and significance.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
PEOPLE,
28 May 2026
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There’s a literal Weirdo on the wall to the left, a towering Melanie Nissen photograph of John Denney of the Los Angeles punk band the Weirdos in 1977.—
Peter Larsen,
Daily News,
27 May 2026
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User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the GettyImages License Agreement.—
Christopher Harris,
CBS News,
27 May 2026
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“Representation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/representation. Accessed 2 Jun. 2026.
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