Synonyms of representatives

representatives

noun

plural of representative

1

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• delegates
• deputies
• agents
• attorneys
• ministers
• ambassadors
• managers
• reps
• proxies
• envoys
• assignees
• spokesmen
• factors
• procurators
• commissaries
• diplomats
• distributors
• surrogates
• speakers
• plenipotentiaries
• operatives
• liaisons
• diplomatists
• replacements
• emissaries
• legates
• informers
• substitutes
• spies
• foreign ministers
• alternates
• brokers
• spokespeople
• intermediaries
• conciliators
• mediators
• arbitrators
• subs
• arbiters
• pinch hitters
• middlemen
• intercessors
• understudies
• peacemakers
• prophets
• mouthpieces
• stand-ins
• backups
• reliefs
• point men
• compradors
• point people
• go-betweens
• interposers

2

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.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• ambassadors
• delegates
• envoys
• ministers
• agents
• diplomats
• emissaries
• legates
• consuls
• deputies
• missionaries
• attachés
• proxies
• procurators
• apostles
• foreign ministers
• nuncios
• spokespeople
• messengers
• evangelists
• deputations
• legations
• detachments
• ambassadresses
• chargés d'affaires
• mouthpieces
• couriers

3

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• examples
• samples
• specimens
• instances
• illustrations
• cases
• prototypes
• exemplars
• indications
• exemplifications
• cases in point
• manifestations
• cross sections
• paradigms
• archetypes
• evidences
• signs
• classics
• loci classici
• microcosms

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of representatives

The justice ministry rejected the criticism, saying the proceedings complied with Syrian law and included the participation of victims and their representatives. — Paula Hancocks, CNN Money, 16 Aug. 2026

Variety has reached out to representatives for ABC and Gutman for comment. — Todd Spangler, Variety, 15 Aug. 2026

The Hollywood Reporter also reached out to representatives for ABC News and Gutman but did not hear back by the time of publication. — Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 15 Aug. 2026

Coaches who are also teachers will be receiving help from United Teachers Los Angeles representatives. — Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 15 Aug. 2026

Once an official restitution request is made for the Ségou treasure – in this case by Senegal — then two committees, including experts from France and the requesting country, plus government representatives, will examine the case. — Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 14 Aug. 2026

His representatives haven’t commented on TMZ’s allegations of a drug overdose. — Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 14 Aug. 2026

In Congress, Republican representatives filed at least two bills aiming to restrict the use of the technology in July. — Sarah Rankin, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026

But during Thursday's meeting, representatives for the property owner and developer said the discussion over the mobile home park closing is separate from the annexation, rezoning and variances for the property. — Emily McLeod, CBS News, 7 Aug. 2026