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
Breaking Through the Lens used its Sundance perch to put financing — not just representation — at the center of the equity conversation.
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Kennedy French, Variety, 29 Jan. 2026
Indiana Fever star Sophie Cunningham has signed with 3 Arts Sports for representation.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 29 Jan. 2026
The report said that the BBC’s efforts to measure representation should be done at a genre level, rather than on a show-by-show basis.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 29 Jan. 2026
The system needs a way to treat that representation as a dependable unit within DeFi’s daily flows.
—Sean Lee, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
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Kennedy French, Variety, 29 Jan. 2026
Indiana Fever star Sophie Cunningham has signed with 3 Arts Sports for representation.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 29 Jan. 2026
The report said that the BBC’s efforts to measure representation should be done at a genre level, rather than on a show-by-show basis.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 29 Jan. 2026
The system needs a way to treat that representation as a dependable unit within DeFi’s daily flows.
—Sean Lee, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for representation
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Using a combination of AI classification and human review, researchers estimated that about 65 percent of all images were sexualized depictions of people, and a small but significant fraction involved children.—
The AI Insider,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Jan. 2026
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But that depiction was picked apart by a vast array of online onlookers, from law enforcement experts to ordinary Instagram users, some of whom replayed the videos frame by frame and zoomed in to show the episode in frightening detail.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
25 Jan. 2026
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Noir laid her easel and 4-by-5-foot linen canvas against a boulevard tree and started painting a portrait of Good wearing the strapless red dress from her maternity photoshoot, her blonde hair blowing in the wind.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN Money,
24 Jan. 2026
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For example, remote workers can benefit from Lyra’s clear portrait settings and the software’s automatic adjustments to create a more polished look during online meetings.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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When properly aligned with the brand’s image, mega-events can also tap into new audiences.—
Charles Taylor,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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The barrage of images broadcast out of Minneapolis and surrounding regions depict violent and brutal encounters and capture moments of utter fear, pain and confusion.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN Money,
24 Jan. 2026
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Below is a recap of lottery drawings for the latest streak and how long it's taken to get to the current prize.—
Jennifer Sangalang,
Florida Times-Union,
28 Jan. 2026
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All seven Harry Potter hardcover books signed by 12 cast members, including Emma Thompson, Helena Bonham Carter, Ralph Fiennes, Rupert Grint, Matthew Lewis and more, will be up for a drawing, according to Pancreatic Cancer UK.—
Sarah Sotoodeh,
FOXNews.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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His picture topped newspapers across the country under headlines announcing that the killer had surrendered.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Jan. 2026
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When the financial picture feels fragmented (too many reports, too much noise, not enough forward-looking insight), leaders hesitate.—
Melissa Houston,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Or, are you drawn to bright colors, bold illustrations, and more of a maximalist vibe?—
Shelby Wax,
Vogue,
23 Jan. 2026
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Native American artists produce a vast array of art from jewelry and fashion to illustrations and bronzes; among that artwork, some is produced in a traditional style, others in radically contemporary styles.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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More than a month has passed since the deadline set by Congress for the Department of Justice to publish all its Epstein files and upwards of millions of documents and photographs have not been released.—
Sarah D. Wire,
USA Today,
28 Jan. 2026
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The exhibition was among the last events marking the famous cult film’s 50th anniversary, and featured Rock’s famous photographs alongside pieces by pop star designer Michael Schmidt and digital portraitist Plasticgod.—
Lina Lecaro,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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“Representation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/representation. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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