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as in delegate
a person who acts or does business for another
a representative from the car dealership called to ask how we were enjoying the new car
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as in ambassador
a person sent on a mission to represent another
I speak on this matter as a representative of the people of the U.S.
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as in example
one of a group or collection that shows what the whole is like
this song is a fairly good representative of the other songs on the album
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as in typical
having or showing the qualities associated with the members of a particular group or kind
a representative example of what that talented chef can do with even simple ingredients
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as in symbolical
having the function or meaning of an object or figure that stands for something else
a red cross on this map is representative of a hospital or other medical facility
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Recent Examples of representative
Alec Johnson, jsonline.com, 22 Aug. 2025
The transcript released Friday indicates that Maxwell's lawyers initiated the request for the meeting with Blanche, but her representatives have insisted that no promises were made by the administration in connection with the interview.
—James Hill, ABC News, 22 Aug. 2025
Sharon Udasin, The Hill, 11 Aug. 2025
Researchers led by social epidemiologist professor Farah Qureshi of Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health analyzed data from the UK's Millennium Cohort Study—a nationally representative longitudinal study that tracked children from birth through adolescence.
—Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Aug. 2025
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Noun
Pursuing a financial analysis on consolidation Not all board representatives were sold on the benefits of a potential consolidation.
—Alec Johnson, jsonline.com, 22 Aug. 2025
The transcript released Friday indicates that Maxwell's lawyers initiated the request for the meeting with Blanche, but her representatives have insisted that no promises were made by the administration in connection with the interview.
—James Hill, ABC News, 22 Aug. 2025
Adjective
To understand the impacts of the dollar store proliferation and the convenient, calorie-rich snacks that these outlets offer, Feng and her colleagues assessed food purchases made by 180,000 nationally representative U.S. families between 2008 and 2020.
—Sharon Udasin, The Hill, 11 Aug. 2025
Researchers led by social epidemiologist professor Farah Qureshi of Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health analyzed data from the UK's Millennium Cohort Study—a nationally representative longitudinal study that tracked children from birth through adolescence.
—Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for representative
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One by one, delegates at the United Nations expressed support for a new panel of scientists who would advise countries on how to address chemicals and toxic waste.—
Lisa Song,
ProPublica,
7 Aug. 2025
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During the Honolulu convention, delegates unanimously passed a resolution to advocate for this federal incentive.—
Katie Kilkenny,
HollywoodReporter,
1 Aug. 2025
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The ambassador to Austria-Hungary, Addison Harris, bought the property in 1880.—
John Tuohy,
IndyStar,
14 Aug. 2025
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Jisoo officially joined Self-Portrait as an ambassador in March 2024, prior to her starring roles in the 2024 and 2025 pre-fall campaigns.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
14 Aug. 2025
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American Airlines, for example, is working with the FAA to develop more fuel efficient routes for its flights.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
18 Aug. 2025
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This is why schools should explain their AI policies in plain language, provide examples of responsible use, and offer resources for parents who want to support responsible AI use at home.—
Sarah Hernholm,
Forbes.com,
17 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Speed: Choose a plan with enough download and upload speed for your typical use.—
Kara McGinley,
USA Today,
19 Aug. 2025
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Valuation Analysis: While Tempus currently carries a 14x revenue multiple typical of high-growth AI companies, this premium is likely to normalize as the company matures.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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The woman was taken to a hospital for treatment, deputies said.—
Jennifer Rodriguez,
Kansas City Star,
24 Aug. 2025
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And on Florida's Daytona Beach, nearly 350 people were stung by jellyfish over Memorial Day weekend, according to A.J. Miller, deputy chief of Volusia County Beach Safety.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
24 Aug. 2025
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The two world leaders met for about three hours alongside senior Russian and U.S. officials, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio and special envoy Steve Witkoff, and two Russian aides.—
The Hill,
The Hill,
15 Aug. 2025
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Russia's delegation includes only a few members of Putin's inner circle, with Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, Defense Minister Andrei Belousov, Finance Minister Anton Siluanov and Kirill Dmitriev, Russia's investment and trade envoy, as well as Ushakov.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
15 Aug. 2025
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Sanders is self-funding the production of her initial samples and prototypes, but hopes to raise at least $2 million and have her 10-piece collection ready for launch in 2026.—
Celia Fernandez,
CNBC,
16 Aug. 2025
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Sixteen mosquito samples have tested positive in Yolo County.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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What once felt like science fiction is soon going to become totally normal.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
22 Aug. 2025
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Although that may be the new normal, before your next major tech or AI decision, take a deliberate step back.—
Jason James,
Forbes.com,
21 Aug. 2025
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“Representative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/representative. Accessed 29 Aug. 2025.
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