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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
Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 16 June 2026
The Czech Republic also has two representatives in the selection.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 16 June 2026
Gary Fields, Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2026
Balancing datasets by collecting more representative images across age, gender and ethnicity, and frequently updating databases, can improve accuracy and produce fairer results.
—Vijayan Asari, The Conversation, 2 June 2026
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Noun
Scout, the older of the two, plays the role of big brother, while Montana is the more adventurous and playful one, with Scout keeping him in check, according to the representative.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 16 June 2026
The Czech Republic also has two representatives in the selection.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 16 June 2026
Adjective
The survey from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research highlights many Americans’ feeling of unease over the future of its representative government — particularly among young people.
—Gary Fields, Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2026
Balancing datasets by collecting more representative images across age, gender and ethnicity, and frequently updating databases, can improve accuracy and produce fairer results.
—Vijayan Asari, The Conversation, 2 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for representative
Noun
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After his conversations with the US delegates, Zelensky said security guarantees remain critical for the next stages of the peace process.—
Christian Edwards,
CNN Money,
11 Dec. 2025
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On the night of August 28, police kettled the protesters into a small area outside the Conrad Hilton Hotel and, in full view of convention delegates, assaulted them under color of authority.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 Dec. 2025
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The big buy comes as Carlos is working as an ambassador for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
15 June 2026
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The award, which is France’s highest military and civil honor, was bestowed upon him by Jean-Claude Poimboeuf, the French ambassador to Thailand.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
15 June 2026
Noun
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The consumer backlash, which prompted Lululemon to issue an apology and scrub its campaign, is the latest example of how quickly Western brands can come unstuck in a country where nationalism has surged under strongman leader Xi Jinping.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
17 June 2026
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For example, when Curacao played Germany, the World Cup newcomers equalised just before the first hydration break.—
Tom Burrows,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
Adjective
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Reporters from England said this is a typical setup for the press covering the England men’s national team.—
Pete Grathoff
June 14,
Kansas City Star,
15 June 2026
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As a result, the water constraints on the state would be even lower than what’s required to keep a typical golf course green.—
Catherina Gioino,
Fortune,
15 June 2026
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But for the food historian, this is a marvelous insight into the symbolic role this particular item took on as the Renaissance gave way to the Reformation.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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Obviously, calls from Democratic politicians for Boutros’ resignation are merely symbolic.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
11 June 2026
Noun
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Pritchard, who served as a deputy under multiple Yolo County supervisors and spent decades as a teacher, has the support of the Yolo County Business PAC, which backs pro-business candidates.—
Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
10 June 2026
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Minutes after the news conference ended, Dyer’s deputy chief of staff Heather Fagan approached him, looking pale.—
Ryan Gillespie,
The Orlando Sentinel,
10 June 2026
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Russian President Vladimir Putin this week met the US special envoy, and an agreement has apparently been reached for the Russian and American leaders to meet.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
11 Aug. 2025
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Kirill Dmitriev, Russia's investment envoy, alleged that certain unnamed countries are working to prolong the war, deploying disinformation and provocations to prevent progress toward a ceasefire or peace deal.—
Emma Marsden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Aug. 2025
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Flavonoids May Protect Cells and Reduce Inflammation Despite the small sample size, Hillis said there is still reason to believe that orange juice can benefit heart health2 and longevity.—
Mira Miller,
Verywell Health,
11 Dec. 2025
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The typical sample size for a Gallup poll is 1,000 national adults with a margin of error of plus or minus 4 percentage points.—
Bebe Hodges,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
11 Dec. 2025
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“Representative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/representative. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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