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
Shakur is survived by a legacy of revolutionary thought which urges us to reflect on the lessons of power, beauty, and preservation that can be found through her physical representation.
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Essence, 26 Sep. 2025
The students of Wileety For Native students, graduation is often a challenge due to systemic barriers, including isolation and a lack of representation on their campus, according to Tribal College Journal.
—Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 25 Sep. 2025
The House is currently tied 67-67 — part of the power-sharing agreement under the tie is that committees are co-chaired with equal GOP-to-DFL representation — meaning any assault weapons ban would need at least one Republican vote in several committees to make it to a floor vote.
—Mary Murphy, Twin Cities, 25 Sep. 2025
While each contestant put forth a strong effort, only one designer could walk away from this finale with the $200,000 cash prize, six months of representation by Agentry PR, the mentorship with the CFDA, and the spread in Elle magazine.
—Claire Franken, TVLine, 25 Sep. 2025
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Essence, 26 Sep. 2025
The students of Wileety For Native students, graduation is often a challenge due to systemic barriers, including isolation and a lack of representation on their campus, according to Tribal College Journal.
—Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 25 Sep. 2025
The House is currently tied 67-67 — part of the power-sharing agreement under the tie is that committees are co-chaired with equal GOP-to-DFL representation — meaning any assault weapons ban would need at least one Republican vote in several committees to make it to a floor vote.
—Mary Murphy, Twin Cities, 25 Sep. 2025
While each contestant put forth a strong effort, only one designer could walk away from this finale with the $200,000 cash prize, six months of representation by Agentry PR, the mentorship with the CFDA, and the spread in Elle magazine.
—Claire Franken, TVLine, 25 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for representation
Noun
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Carpentier added spectacular lore to prior depictions of the king to explain why most of Christophe’s men turned against him in the end.—
Marlene L. Daut
September 22,
Literary Hub,
22 Sep. 2025
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It’s marked by idealized depictions of rural life and landscapes, presenting a simpler and more innocent way of living, often imagined for the benefit of urban audiences.—
The Editors,
JSTOR Daily,
22 Sep. 2025
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Back then—those heady, almost nostalgic days leading up to the NCAA adopting its interim name, image and likeness policy—the Uniform Law Commission (ULC) had assembled a task force to draft model NIL legislation for states to plug and play.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
22 Sep. 2025
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At Tibet’s Jiama copper mine, a powerful electromagnetic survey produced high-resolution images more than 9,840 feet (3,000 meters) below the surface.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
22 Sep. 2025
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Uzbek artist Feruza Kholkhujaeva filled courtyards with potted plants that will slowly die, a portrait of grief.—
Dada Jovanovic,
ABC News,
28 Sep. 2025
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Wolitzer’s debut novel, about a trio of college students each obsessed with a different dead poet, is both a striking coming-of-age story and a compelling portrait of grief.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
PEOPLE,
27 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Check Powerball payouts and previous drawings here.—
Jay Cannon,
USA Today,
24 Sep. 2025
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Did anyone win the last Powerball drawing?—
Ray Padilla,
Louisville Courier Journal,
24 Sep. 2025
Noun
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There are pictures of them making out online.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
26 Sep. 2025
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While the movie was stalled, Garner and Madonna remained in each others orbit, with the two posing for a picture at photographer and filmmaker Steven Klein’s May 2023 birthday party.—
Daniel S. Levine,
PEOPLE,
25 Sep. 2025
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In this photo illustration, the Luxshare Precision company logo is seen displayed on a smartphone screen.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
22 Sep. 2025
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Photo-illustration by Newsweek/Getty Political analysts say the shift reflects how affluent Americans experience the economy differently than most voters.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Sep. 2025
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Vintage photographs from Nguyen’s family gracing the walls will help boost its family-style vibe.—
Brock Keeling,
Oc Register,
26 Sep. 2025
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Clarke and his business partner sold photographs and films, wrote and lectured about their adventures, and began treasure hunting.—
Danny Robb,
JSTOR Daily,
26 Sep. 2025
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“Representation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/representation. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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