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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 symbolic
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
Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 26 May 2026
The representatives know moving legislation while the presidential administration is rolling back environmental regulations is an uphill climb.
—Chris Hoffman, CBS News, 26 May 2026
Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 15 May 2026
When presented with a more representative sample of moderate voters, those hard views tend to mollify, the researchers found, as many saw eye-to-eye on several economic and social issues.
—Tristan Bove, Fortune, 13 May 2026
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Noun
The company announced earlier this year that ULTRA Turbo completed a 60-hour mission-representative flight at 25,000 feet and 100 knots true airspeed.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 26 May 2026
The representatives know moving legislation while the presidential administration is rolling back environmental regulations is an uphill climb.
—Chris Hoffman, CBS News, 26 May 2026
Adjective
This study analyzed nationally representative survey data collected between 2021 and 2023 from over 33,700 adolescents.
—Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 15 May 2026
When presented with a more representative sample of moderate voters, those hard views tend to mollify, the researchers found, as many saw eye-to-eye on several economic and social issues.
—Tristan Bove, Fortune, 13 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for representative
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Speaking between ballots, Tafoya repeatedly reminded delegates about the importance of winning the general election, while Schwarze encouraged them not to compromise their principles.—
Jay Gabler,
Twin Cities,
30 May 2026
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Frederiksen said Tafoya's broadcasting career could be an asset in a primary race, though her appeal to convention delegates remains an open question.—
Liz Christy,
CBS News,
28 May 2026
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In the post, Givenchy tapped brand ambassador Fan Chengcheng for an editorial featuring the breakfast items.—
Denni Hu,
Footwear News,
25 May 2026
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In February, the Dreamers were the presenting sponsor of the Governor’s Baseball Dinner in West Palm Beach, where the group’s ambassador, Hall-of-Fame shortstop Barry Larkin, spoke to DeSantis about hopes to bring pro ball to Orlando.—
Ryan Gillespie,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 May 2026
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There are lots of other examples of De Zerbi using his emotional intelligence to connect with the players.—
Jay Harris,
New York Times,
27 May 2026
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The school official shared examples of other concerning behavior, according to the declaration.—
Teri Figueroa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 May 2026
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The highly anticipated model marks a departure from the aesthetic of typical Ferraris and comes even as other luxury car manufacturers, notably Porsche and Lamborghini, have scaled back on plans to launch their own EVs due to weak demand.—
Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
26 May 2026
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In the 65-74 age group, the typical family with a retirement account has about $200,000 saved, according to the latest federal Survey of Consumer Finances in 2022.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
25 May 2026
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Taken together, those cultural threads help explain why food – and especially meat – carries an outsized symbolic role in Texas politics, where the official state dish, adopted in 1977, is chili, defined by its significant meat base.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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For inheritors of the banana leaf-wrapping tradition, this practice has both the literal and symbolic capacity to contain that relationship.—
Sophia Rey,
JSTOR Daily,
28 May 2026
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Edward Randolph is an expert on the workings of the CPUC, having served as deputy executive director of the commission’s Energy Division from 2011 to 2021.—
Rob Nikolewski,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 May 2026
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Fiore, 22, the deputy chief of staff for the College Democrats of Connecticut, watched Elliott’s endorsement.—
Mark Pazniokas,
Hartford Courant,
27 May 2026
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Mountbatten-Windsor has vehemently denied any and all wrongdoing in his dealings with Epstein, and has denied any personal gain from his role as a British trade envoy.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
22 May 2026
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Foreign leaders have condemned his on-camera treatment of the detainees and several countries summoned Israeli envoys to air their concerns.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
22 May 2026
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Comparing Wemby to all-time greats may be premature given the limited sample size.—
Ramon Padilla,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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Nonbiological samples were usually sparser – that is, more strongly dominated by simple molecules.—
Gideon Yoffe,
The Conversation,
29 May 2026
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“Representative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/representative. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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