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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 representations
China expresses strong dissatisfaction and resolute opposition, and has lodged stern representations and strong protests with the Japanese side.
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Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025
According to French law, the dissemination of representations of a pedopornographic nature via an electronic communications network is punishable by sentences of up to seven years imprisonment and a fine of 100,000 euros, or $115,500.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 6 Nov. 2025
Notably, the suit doesn’t come from an artist questioning the model, but rather a consumer who alleges Discovery Mode reneges on representations from Spotify that her recommendations will be based around her individualized tastes.
—Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 5 Nov. 2025
Interpretation treats literature as a set of symbols, or in other words, representations.
—Big Think, 3 Nov. 2025
These narrow, often negative or humorous stereotypes have helped to set the visual schema for rural life, governing popular representations of individuals, families, and relationships in these communities.
—William Jones, USA Today, 31 Oct. 2025
The characters range from digital representations of popular video-game heroes to mimics of celebrities like billionaire Elon Musk.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 29 Oct. 2025
Before the invention of photography, these edible effigies were placed on altars as representations of the deceased.
—Luisa Navarro, Saveur, 23 Oct. 2025
Prosecutors say the conspiracy resulted in materially false and misleading representations being made to the betting companies.
—Dan Gallo, NBC news, 23 Oct. 2025
Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025
According to French law, the dissemination of representations of a pedopornographic nature via an electronic communications network is punishable by sentences of up to seven years imprisonment and a fine of 100,000 euros, or $115,500.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 6 Nov. 2025
Notably, the suit doesn’t come from an artist questioning the model, but rather a consumer who alleges Discovery Mode reneges on representations from Spotify that her recommendations will be based around her individualized tastes.
—Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 5 Nov. 2025
Interpretation treats literature as a set of symbols, or in other words, representations.
—Big Think, 3 Nov. 2025
These narrow, often negative or humorous stereotypes have helped to set the visual schema for rural life, governing popular representations of individuals, families, and relationships in these communities.
—William Jones, USA Today, 31 Oct. 2025
The characters range from digital representations of popular video-game heroes to mimics of celebrities like billionaire Elon Musk.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 29 Oct. 2025
Before the invention of photography, these edible effigies were placed on altars as representations of the deceased.
—Luisa Navarro, Saveur, 23 Oct. 2025
Prosecutors say the conspiracy resulted in materially false and misleading representations being made to the betting companies.
—Dan Gallo, NBC news, 23 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for representations
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For the rest of her images, Kardashian modeled the see-through lace dress in various parts of the island paradise, also including some pictures that were just part of the scenery.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
8 Nov. 2025
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Like William Klein’s pictures, Roversi’s incorporate accidents, light flares, blur, even damage.—
Vince Aletti,
New Yorker,
8 Nov. 2025
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This aesthetic is a nod to Louisa May Alcott’s beloved novel and its nostalgic depictions of home and comfort.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Nov. 2025
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The documentary's trailer begins with a classic cowboy standoff, which zeroes in on a Black cowboy's face — a shot not often seen in mainstream Wild West depictions.—
Rachel Raposas,
PEOPLE,
6 Nov. 2025
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Spanning from the late short story writer Eudora Welty to the more au courant Zendaya, the portraits were also snapshots of time.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
6 Nov. 2025
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The area features portraits of past presidents.—
Jenni Fink,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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The film’s stylized, childlike drawings not only reflect Giuseppe’s highly mutable nature, but also his innocence and naiveté as well.—
Kambole Campbell,
IndieWire,
7 Nov. 2025
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Check Pick 5 payouts and previous drawings here.—
Jordan Kellogg,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The assassination of Charlie Kirk raised fears of political violence in America as well as questions about the responsibility of social media companies pertaining to images of violence posted on their platforms.—
Robert Birsel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Campaign ads, showing images of flash-mob robberies, promised voters that harsher penalties would put an end to basic items being locked away in display cases and funnel people repeatedly arrested for drug offenses in treatment.—
Kelly Davis,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Nov. 2025
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Mayer resurfaces throughout Lasky’s Memory—regarding her photographs or poems or a pithy quotation—while Lasky considers the memories of her own life.—
Diana Arterian,
Literary Hub,
6 Nov. 2025
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Reviews emphasize the quality of the diamonds and the rings' workmanship, as well as the thorough information and photographs provided for each stone.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Representations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/representations. Accessed 18 Nov. 2025.
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