as in pictures
a visual design intended to look like someone or something
The cave was painted with representations of horses and bison.
Related Words
Relevance
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of representations
The charges of incompetence and making untrue representations remain in place and will be considered at the second hearing, now scheduled for July 23-24, 2026.
—
Clark Kauffman, Iowa Capital Dispatch, 13 Mar. 2026
Researchers can understand how these representations are structured by examining how people judge similarity.
—Arryn Robbins, The Conversation, 11 Mar. 2026
For hundreds of years, almost all representations of ancient Greek and Roman marble statues have shown them to be clean, white marble.
—Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 10 Mar. 2026
The producers did not consult with Hannah or the Kennedy family about their representations onscreen.
—Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 6 Mar. 2026
For example, people first making a change, such as getting vaccinated, may also prefer other changes — work tools, behavioral practices, or new representations of identity in dress, transportation modes, or home styles.
—Cory Anderson, STAT, 6 Mar. 2026
Simulants are representations of real Martian regolith.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 4 Mar. 2026
The cognitive processes behind adaptation Far from being rudimentary, the study investigated the neural mechanics behind these visual representations, suggesting the presence of abstract thought—a crucial step in the evolution of human thinking.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 1 Mar. 2026
The judges said prosecutors had failed to prove beyond reasonable doubt that the defendants had made false representations.
—Jennifer Jett, NBC news, 26 Feb. 2026
Clark Kauffman, Iowa Capital Dispatch, 13 Mar. 2026
Researchers can understand how these representations are structured by examining how people judge similarity.
—Arryn Robbins, The Conversation, 11 Mar. 2026
For hundreds of years, almost all representations of ancient Greek and Roman marble statues have shown them to be clean, white marble.
—Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 10 Mar. 2026
The producers did not consult with Hannah or the Kennedy family about their representations onscreen.
—Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 6 Mar. 2026
For example, people first making a change, such as getting vaccinated, may also prefer other changes — work tools, behavioral practices, or new representations of identity in dress, transportation modes, or home styles.
—Cory Anderson, STAT, 6 Mar. 2026
Simulants are representations of real Martian regolith.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 4 Mar. 2026
The cognitive processes behind adaptation Far from being rudimentary, the study investigated the neural mechanics behind these visual representations, suggesting the presence of abstract thought—a crucial step in the evolution of human thinking.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 1 Mar. 2026
The judges said prosecutors had failed to prove beyond reasonable doubt that the defendants had made false representations.
—Jennifer Jett, NBC news, 26 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for representations
Noun
-
While beautiful at first, once all of the Instagram pictures were taken, the open-air space started to get old for me.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 Mar. 2026
-
In the other, a 9-year-old Khimberly held drawings and pictures for a school project.—
Ruben Vives,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2026
Noun
-
To help distinguish the fact from fiction, Scientific American spoke to Emily Fairfax, who studies ecohydrology at the University of Minnesota and worked with the Hoppers team to make sure the beaver depictions were dam right.—
Brianne Kane,
Scientific American,
13 Mar. 2026
-
Sadness is typically the baseline in depictions of grief.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
13 Mar. 2026
Noun
-
For instance, guests waiting to meet Queens Anna and Elsa at A Royal Encounter with Elsa and Anna may notice the portraits in the entranceway are the same ones Anna poses by in the first film.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
14 Mar. 2026
-
Its glossy sheen and period aesthetics make for a mesmeric cinematic trip, leaving behind hazy emotional portraits that remain just far enough out of reach to be haunting.—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
13 Mar. 2026
Noun
-
By 2 payouts and previous drawings here.—
USA Today staff,
USA Today,
15 Mar. 2026
-
Winning Fantasy 5 numbers 05-22-31-36-41 Check Fantasy 5 payouts and previous drawings here.—
Lorenzino Estrada,
AZCentral.com,
14 Mar. 2026
Noun
-
Unlike text or images used to train traditional artificial intelligence models, the data needed for humanoid robots cannot be sourced online; it must be generated through direct interaction with the machines.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Mar. 2026
-
Tanker tracking data and satellite images show that Iranian crude has flowed through the strait even as the conflict has crippled exports of crude and natural gas from nearby Persian Gulf countries.—
Tim Lister,
CNN Money,
16 Mar. 2026
Noun
-
Iza took videos and photographs of his business rival’s arrest, authorities said.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
17 Mar. 2026
-
His words and photographs have appeared in print and online on Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, Bloomberg Pursuits, and more.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Representations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/representations. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
