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
Influencer Krystiana Tiana has signed with CAA for representation.
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Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 19 Feb. 2026
Filmmaker and writer Eric Appel has signed with WME for representation in all areas.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 19 Feb. 2026
Alrefi / Anadolu via Getty Images The lack of Palestinian representation could become a more divisive issue after Israel joined the Board of Peace last week.
—Katherine Doyle, NBC news, 19 Feb. 2026
Information about his legal representation was not immediately available.
—Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 19 Feb. 2026
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Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 19 Feb. 2026
Filmmaker and writer Eric Appel has signed with WME for representation in all areas.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 19 Feb. 2026
Alrefi / Anadolu via Getty Images The lack of Palestinian representation could become a more divisive issue after Israel joined the Board of Peace last week.
—Katherine Doyle, NBC news, 19 Feb. 2026
Information about his legal representation was not immediately available.
—Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 19 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for representation
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Frederick Wiseman, the pioneering documentary filmmaker whose penetrating, observational depictions of public institutions raised ethical issues and provoked social examination, has died.—
Duane Byrge,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Feb. 2026
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Siqueira said her most meaningful tattoo is a depiction of a phoenix.—
Walter Villa,
Miami Herald,
15 Feb. 2026
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Written like a field research journal, Emily Wilde is a clever and charming portrait of a scientist on a journey toward discovery, hard at work in the field and stumbling toward love, all at the same time.—
Brianne Kane,
Scientific American,
13 Feb. 2026
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The finale, which focuses on a single subject (obsessed with and thus defensive of his own public nudity), comes closest to escaping a steady stream of antagonization and painting a nuanced portrait of what’s keeping a range of Americans from finding community.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
13 Feb. 2026
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The images from the doorbell camera show the intruder approaching the alcoved entryway of Guthrie’s house with his head down, walking hunched over, as if trying to avoid his face being seen.—
Paige Williams,
New Yorker,
14 Feb. 2026
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But prompts can also contain other videos and images.—
Arjun Kharpal,
CNBC,
14 Feb. 2026
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By 2 payouts and previous drawings here.—
USA Today staff,
USA Today,
19 Feb. 2026
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There will be free refreshments and opportunity drawings while attendees obtain the catalog featuring the center’s class schedule.—
Pomerado News,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
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Because many of the adaptations of Wuthering Heights are, in truth, variations on Wyler’s picture, which was insanely successful all over the world.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
16 Feb. 2026
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The goal is to capture a clearer picture of how rapid population growth, rising prices and infrastructure gaps are shaping daily life for families across North Texas.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
16 Feb. 2026
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Supporting and empowering artists The New York Times featured the dynamic, mesmerizing pop art illustrations on Blind Dates Books at the iconic Strand Bookstore in New York City.—
Jess deCourcy Hinds
February 13,
Literary Hub,
13 Feb. 2026
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His own story offers an illustration of this philosophy.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
13 Feb. 2026
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After a trip home to Florida for his grandson’s first birthday party, Griffey is visiting other WBC teams in Arizona, Houston and, finally, Florida, where he will be embedded with Team USA and taking photographs on the field and behind the scenes.—
C. Trent Rosecrans,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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The sign museum, which is located in Camp Washington, showcases American signage and affiliated objects from over 100 years that include signs, photographs, artworks and tools.—
Bebe Hodges,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
18 Feb. 2026
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“Representation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/representation. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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