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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 symbolical
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
Ryan Coleman September 2, EW.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Thomas Massie is a libertarian-leaning Republican who acts as the representative for Kentucky's 4th Congressional District.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 3 Sep. 2025
Josh Meyer, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2025
Samples weren’t nationally representative; most were convenience samples.
—New Atlas, 20 Aug. 2025
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Noun
Entertainment Weekly has reached out to representatives for Kelley Wolf and Scott Wolf for comment.
—Ryan Coleman September 2, EW.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Thomas Massie is a libertarian-leaning Republican who acts as the representative for Kentucky's 4th Congressional District.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 3 Sep. 2025
Adjective
The sample was weighted to be representative of likely voters by age, gender, education, race, geography, and recalled presidential vote.
—Josh Meyer, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2025
Samples weren’t nationally representative; most were convenience samples.
—New Atlas, 20 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for representative
Noun
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Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev delivers a speech to delegates during the plenary session of the 22nd Congress of the United Russia Party in Moscow on December 14, 2024.—
Amanda Castro
John Feng,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Aug. 2025
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As Daley attempted to silence dissent and scrutiny over his gestapo tactics within the convention hall, party leaders refused to seat the Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party’s delegates who were challenging the state’s all-white delegation.—
Jackson Potter,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Aug. 2025
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As the unofficial ambassador of football, Manning is often diplomatic.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
1 Sep. 2025
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Now, as initial curiosity inspires the enthusiast to dig deeper into the territory, less corporate producers and wines are standing out as strong ambassadors for the region.—
Paul Caputo,
Forbes.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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For example, 25 of those states require photo ID, while the other 11 do not.—
Zach LaChance,
The Washington Examiner,
31 Aug. 2025
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For example, the Riverside Sing is part of a network of singing for well-being opportunities in and around Cincinnati.—
Hailey Roden,
The Enquirer,
31 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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This is tiny, but is still larger than typical interstellar grains and rather more comparable with the grains of dust found in star- and planet-forming regions.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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It’s called a false or fake fall because after the cool-down, temperatures return to typical summer weather.—
Andrea Beck,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Aug. 2025
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If the agency decides to pursue a full investigation, the release of any records related to the investigation will likely take three to six months, said Warren Flatau, deputy director of public affairs for the Federal Railroad Administration.—
Kelli Arseneau,
jsonline.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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The Luban Workshops, such as one in Egypt, got their start largely due to equipment exports, said Li Yunmei, deputy party secretary and president of the college.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
3 Sep. 2025
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The offer is based on a similar proposal presented by the US special envoy Steve Witkoff in July, originally crafted in coordination with Israel.—
Tal Shalev,
CNN Money,
31 Aug. 2025
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Even so, the traditional experience factor still worries some people tracking his confirmation — as does the fact that Gor has also been tapped as special envoy in the region, a portfolio that will mirror the countries included in the State Department’s bureau.—
Shelby Talcott,
semafor.com,
28 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Activities include a charity and a 50/50 raffle, food and beverages with 10% of the proceeds going to the families and a sample beverage tasting.—
Cathy Kozlowicz,
jsonline.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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Charles willingly agreed, and a sample was taken consensually.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
EW.com,
27 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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His work at the clinic earned him the Highest Pro Bono Distinction at graduation, which was awarded for working more than 150 extra pro bono hours above the normal course requirements of the clinic.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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That is just 6% of normal rainfall for the month.—
John Bacon,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Representative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/representative. Accessed 4 Sep. 2025.
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