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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 world’s diplomats must refuse to seat or recognise Min Aung Hlaing or his representatives at any summit or ministerial meeting.
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Kim Aris, Time, 7 Nov. 2025
The evening convenes business and government leaders, distinguished military representatives and dignitaries to honor the military and veteran community, which is one of Harry's close causes.
—Becca Longmire, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2025
Entertainment Weekly has reached out to representatives for Netflix, Brown, and Harbour for comment.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Nov. 2025
The result is the first Lambo to reach a four-digit horsepower output; the company officially rates it as 1,001 hp, but the carmaker’s own representatives admit every example comfortably makes more than that.
—Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 6 Nov. 2025
Later, on June 26, PCC organized a conference call between Shannon, Arielle and Army CID representatives to share updates and establish ongoing communication.
—Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
After an informal question and answer session with several representatives from TCEQ, more than a dozen people stepped to the microphone to deliver comments on the proposal.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Oct. 2025
That process will results in 20 times better performance for Samsung, the Nvidia representatives said.
—Kif Leswing, CNBC, 31 Oct. 2025
These ills barely plague the few remaining hunter-gatherer groups, such as the Hadza living in and around northern Tanzania’s Great Rift Valley, who live ALAN-free and are believed to be one of the best living representatives of ancestral human lifestyles.
—Rowan Jacobsen, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
Kim Aris, Time, 7 Nov. 2025
The evening convenes business and government leaders, distinguished military representatives and dignitaries to honor the military and veteran community, which is one of Harry's close causes.
—Becca Longmire, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2025
Entertainment Weekly has reached out to representatives for Netflix, Brown, and Harbour for comment.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Nov. 2025
The result is the first Lambo to reach a four-digit horsepower output; the company officially rates it as 1,001 hp, but the carmaker’s own representatives admit every example comfortably makes more than that.
—Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 6 Nov. 2025
Later, on June 26, PCC organized a conference call between Shannon, Arielle and Army CID representatives to share updates and establish ongoing communication.
—Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
After an informal question and answer session with several representatives from TCEQ, more than a dozen people stepped to the microphone to deliver comments on the proposal.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Oct. 2025
That process will results in 20 times better performance for Samsung, the Nvidia representatives said.
—Kif Leswing, CNBC, 31 Oct. 2025
These ills barely plague the few remaining hunter-gatherer groups, such as the Hadza living in and around northern Tanzania’s Great Rift Valley, who live ALAN-free and are believed to be one of the best living representatives of ancestral human lifestyles.
—Rowan Jacobsen, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for representatives
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The advisory board will consist of up to two delegates from each club, including investors, cultural leaders and sports legends.—
Jessica Golden,
CNBC,
6 Nov. 2025
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Because once Congress delegates by a bare majority and the president signs it, and of course, every president would sign a law that gives them more authority, Congress can't take that back without a supermajority.—
Jenna Sundel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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Qualley is notably one of Chanel’s brand ambassadors, wearing the brand’s designs at multiple red carpet events.—
Renan Botelho,
Footwear News,
29 Oct. 2025
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Jungkook joined the Calvin Klein family of ambassadors in 2023, modeling that year's spring collection with his shaggy mullet hairstyle.—
Michelle Lee,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
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In his petition, Kjoller, who was ultimately convicted on the firearms charges, alleges that all three cases included examples of AI use gone wrong.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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Over 300 examples have been sold.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
7 Nov. 2025
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The deputies, obsessive fishermen, leaned in to study the lures, to see what kind of man the tackle box belonged to.—
Jamie Thompson,
The Atlantic,
6 Nov. 2025
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The suspect could be seen cursing, giving the deputies the middle finger and then spitting on one of the men, at which point a Taser came out.—
Chris Spargo,
PEOPLE,
5 Nov. 2025
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Maduro’s envoys have reportedly sought to revive older air and land corridors through Central America, working with Mexico’s Sinaloa Cartel.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
2 Oct. 2025
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For many countries, such as Kenya and Lesotho, the deal has been a cornerstone of trade with the US, and envoys from across the continent have traveled to Washington in recent weeks to lobby for AGOA’s extension.—
Preeti Jha,
semafor.com,
1 Oct. 2025
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On the day of the crash, the FBI collected pictures of the car’s exterior, paint samples and other evidence, according to an affidavit filed by the Justice Department.—
Omar Jimenez,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
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Their knack for samples, melodies, and sculpting moments of bliss is intoxicating.—
Kieran Press-Reynolds,
Pitchfork,
6 Nov. 2025
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Polls show that economic impacts are driving the voting bloc the most and Latino businesses across the country, from Miami to Los Angeles, are seeing a drop in foot traffic because of ICE agents targeting their communities.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
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But in 1991, federal agents charged him with lying and continuing to traffic drugs.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
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The guidelines paint a picture of a kind of spiritual rehab, where ministers move from confession to renewal on the path back to God’s glory.—
Mike Hixenbaugh,
NBC news,
30 Oct. 2025
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Officials and ambassadors were appointed, including ministers of foreign affairs, infrastructure and defense.—
Richard Collett,
CNN Money,
29 Oct. 2025
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“Representatives.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/representatives. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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