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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
In June, representatives for the county’s immigration hotline told the Alameda County For All committee about the limitations of the organization in responding to the rapidly changing needs of the county’s immigrants.
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Chase Hunter, Mercury News, 17 Oct. 2025
Our actors already pay significant fees simply to access opportunities — adding another costly layer onto their representatives cannot be justified.
—Lynette Rice, Deadline, 17 Oct. 2025
While most of the squad have returned to their various European clubs, the select J-League representatives return home to play their part in the climax of what is shaping up to be another thrilling title fight.
—Jack Bantock, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
As of Thursday evening, cafe representatives were not available for comment.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 17 Oct. 2025
Efforts to reach In-N-Out representatives for comment were not immediately successful.
—Andy Humbles, Nashville Tennessean, 17 Oct. 2025
Bocelli's representatives did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment.
—Janelle Ash, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2025
With the tariffs firmly in place, representatives from both associations said most buyers are either delaying or not placing new orders.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 10 Oct. 2025
The court representatives said the Osefos were released on Friday on a $50,000 bond.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 10 Oct. 2025
Chase Hunter, Mercury News, 17 Oct. 2025
Our actors already pay significant fees simply to access opportunities — adding another costly layer onto their representatives cannot be justified.
—Lynette Rice, Deadline, 17 Oct. 2025
While most of the squad have returned to their various European clubs, the select J-League representatives return home to play their part in the climax of what is shaping up to be another thrilling title fight.
—Jack Bantock, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
As of Thursday evening, cafe representatives were not available for comment.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 17 Oct. 2025
Efforts to reach In-N-Out representatives for comment were not immediately successful.
—Andy Humbles, Nashville Tennessean, 17 Oct. 2025
Bocelli's representatives did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment.
—Janelle Ash, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2025
With the tariffs firmly in place, representatives from both associations said most buyers are either delaying or not placing new orders.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 10 Oct. 2025
The court representatives said the Osefos were released on Friday on a $50,000 bond.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 10 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for representatives
Noun
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The board’s plans are almost always voted through by a large majority of delegates.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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At the same time, the challenging—and shared—terrain fostered a welcome sense of rapprochement, with UK delegates returning to European fold for the first time since Brexit.—
Ben Croll,
Variety,
14 Oct. 2025
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Importantly, safety ambassadors wouldn’t just move people along.—
Ashley Hiruko,
ProPublica,
6 Oct. 2025
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Some houses undergoing a creative transition are also using that moment to introduce new muses and brand ambassadors.—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
6 Oct. 2025
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Some examples described in the ordinance are loud music, engine noise and even lawn mowers and construction sites operating at late hours.—
Gina Lee Castro,
jsonline.com,
17 Oct. 2025
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The current major storylines, such as the implosion of The Vision and the scramble for the vacant World Heavyweight Championship, are examples of the layered narratives that AI has historically struggled to comprehend.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Oct. 2025
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Last week, retired Santa Clara County Superior Court Judge James Emerson released his 42-page advisory opinion that preceded the board’s vote, finding that Corpus violated conflict-of-interest laws and retaliated against deputies who challenged her authority.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
16 Oct. 2025
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Then, on Wednesday night, deputies returned to the home and Ashlee Buzzard was there, but Melodee was not, authorities said.—
Emily Shapiro,
ABC News,
16 Oct. 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
Noun
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Kraft, owned by Philip Morris, created Kool-Aid flavors for the Hispanic market and handed out coupons and samples at cultural events for Black Americans.—
Alice Callahan,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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Authorities have expedited the process by getting DNA samples from family members who lost loved ones, Tennessee Bureau of Investigation Director David Rausch said.—
Isabel Rosales,
CNN Money,
16 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Cavazos says this work — chasing leads or even, at times, following ICE agents — to alert the community can be hard, especially now that the Department of Homeland Security regularly accuses groups like Cavazos' of interfering with their jobs and endangering the lives of immigration officers.—
Marisa Peñaloza,
NPR,
17 Oct. 2025
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Typically, by the time the first scene hits the screen, handfuls (more likely hordes) of people have had first looks including cast, crew, friends, family, media, agents, managers, publicists, etc.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
17 Oct. 2025
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British ministers have said there has been an uptick in Russia's submarine activity through the English Channel.—
Ellie Cook,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Oct. 2025
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Some ministers even voted against a previous deal to bring back the children then still held in captivity.—
Ruth Margalit,
New Yorker,
13 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Representatives.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/representatives. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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