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as in delegates
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 ambassadors
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 examples
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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Recent Examples of representatives
The new plan was put forward by representatives from a South End, Roxbury and Newmarket community working group that focuses on Mass and Cass.
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Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 19 Feb. 2026
The union’s leadership council convened a call with player representatives from all 30 clubs on Tuesday evening to discuss Clark’s resignation and determine new leadership.
—Andy McCullough, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2026
Zelenskyy said that the Ukrainian and American envoys in Geneva met with representatives from the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy and Switzerland.
—Arkansas Online, 19 Feb. 2026
The FutureNarrative Fund was officially unveiled at a co-production get-together attended by around 50 film and cultural professionals from Germany and Israel, including representatives from major public funders, broadcasters, production companies and studios.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 18 Feb. 2026
Europe is involved Zelensky said that the Ukrainian and American envoys in Geneva met with representatives from the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy and Switzerland.
—Jamey Keaten, Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2026
The Dallas Morning News reached out to Jarin and to representatives of Children’s Health over email on Wednesday.
—Emily Brindley
health Reporter, Dallas Morning News, 18 Feb. 2026
City leaders are directing residents with questions or concerns to contact their state representatives and pledged transparency if new information emerges.
—Christopher Harris, CBS News, 11 Feb. 2026
These representatives are chosen in a winner-take-all system that research shows favors those with money to spend on the race.
—Jennifer Lynn McCoy, The Conversation, 11 Feb. 2026
Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 19 Feb. 2026
The union’s leadership council convened a call with player representatives from all 30 clubs on Tuesday evening to discuss Clark’s resignation and determine new leadership.
—Andy McCullough, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2026
Zelenskyy said that the Ukrainian and American envoys in Geneva met with representatives from the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy and Switzerland.
—Arkansas Online, 19 Feb. 2026
The FutureNarrative Fund was officially unveiled at a co-production get-together attended by around 50 film and cultural professionals from Germany and Israel, including representatives from major public funders, broadcasters, production companies and studios.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 18 Feb. 2026
Europe is involved Zelensky said that the Ukrainian and American envoys in Geneva met with representatives from the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy and Switzerland.
—Jamey Keaten, Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2026
The Dallas Morning News reached out to Jarin and to representatives of Children’s Health over email on Wednesday.
—Emily Brindley
health Reporter, Dallas Morning News, 18 Feb. 2026
City leaders are directing residents with questions or concerns to contact their state representatives and pledged transparency if new information emerges.
—Christopher Harris, CBS News, 11 Feb. 2026
These representatives are chosen in a winner-take-all system that research shows favors those with money to spend on the race.
—Jennifer Lynn McCoy, The Conversation, 11 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for representatives
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Ideas spawned at the Stevenson estate went on to reform the way party convention delegates were chosen.—
Charles Selle,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
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On July 27, 1942, Blanchardon had no trouble persuading the delegates of the municipal council of Cannes to sign the resolution.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
17 Feb. 2026
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And the desk chairs weave a story of Nevis, adorned with nods to its lush flora and playful green vervet monkeys, the iconic ambassadors of the island.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Feb. 2026
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In recent years, Bohon became one of 120 ambassadors selected for the #IfThenSheCan exhibit, which encourages girls to pursue careers in STEM.—
Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
15 Feb. 2026
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Here are some examples of how less information is coming out of federal public health agencies than in past administrations.—
Mike Stobbe,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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These examples demonstrate that engaging and building community, whether within Blue Zones or beyond, are possible and fundamental to building healthier, more resilient populations.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 Feb. 2026
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Collier County deputies arrested Zecca at the same Naples apartment where the July 2025 shooting occurred.—
Lauryn Overhultz,
FOXNews.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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Property taxes fund sheriff’s deputies, fire rescue, EMS, drainage, and the infrastructure that makes growth livable.—
Sean Parks,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 Feb. 2026
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At the end of last week, after another long day of talks in Abu Dhabi, Ukraine’s envoys huddled around a phone for a call with their boss, who was waiting in Kyiv to hear their report.—
Simon Shuster,
The Atlantic,
12 Feb. 2026
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Trade envoys are usually barred from sharing sensitive or commercial documents under confidentiality rules.—
Henry Austin,
NBC news,
11 Feb. 2026
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After trying all 22 samples at the tasting, here are five goal-scoring food items and a few honorable mentions with an assist.—
Carlos Rico,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
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Cordell from Yuba Water Agency said initial field checks near the incident showed high turbidity, or cloudy water, and that other water quality samples have been sent to a lab for analysis.—
Chaewon Chung,
Sacbee.com,
18 Feb. 2026
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Confrontations involving federal agents have routinely been captured on video from multiple angles, which later served to discount parts of the government’s narrative of events.—
Emma Tucker,
CNN Money,
15 Feb. 2026
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Democrats demanded new restrictions on federal immigration agents in exchange for voting to fund DHS after Alex Pretti was killed last month in Minneapolis.—
Riley Beggin,
Arkansas Online,
14 Feb. 2026
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But government ministers made clear the intent was to increase settlement and entrench Israel’s grip on the land.—
Tal Shalev,
CNN Money,
15 Feb. 2026
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In Chicago, ministers have been hit with projectiles and violently arrested.—
Laura E. Alexander,
The Conversation,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Representatives.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/representatives. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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