Thesaurus results for REPRESENTED

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adjective

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verb

past tense of represent

as in described

to point out the chief quality or qualities of an individual or group the writer of the magazine article represented the students at the academy as a bunch of spoiled brats

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as in depicted

to present a picture of a painting representing the ocean at sunrise

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as in symbolized

to serve as a material counterpart of this orange represents the sun and this pea represents the Earth

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Recent Examples of represented

Adjective

Orkin noted Ohio is the most represented state on this year’s list with six cities in the top 50. — Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 23 July 2026 Prior to its closure in 2020, the Surrey operated as a union hotel for decades, with nearly 100 union- represented employees—many of them women, immigrants, and people of color. — Katie Campione, Deadline, 30 Sep. 2025

Verb

Rodrigo De Paul, who also represented Argentina in the World Cup and who’s also on Inter Miami CF, will miss the match. — Alex Zietlow july 28, Charlotte Observer, 28 July 2026 The drone boat rescue in the Middle East represented a change in sea drone tactics, raising discussions about how USVs can remove service members from harm’s way. — Zita Ballinger Fletcher, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026 End of an era Sharissa Rowland represented another part of the awards’ impact. — Kansas City Star, 28 July 2026 In addition to his successful City career, Stones has represented the England national team for 12 years. — David Ornstein, New York Times, 27 July 2026 Many of the athletes represented are unlikely to earn significant NIL money—some might not earn any—by playing another season. — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 20 July 2026 The antennas represented a quarter of the campaign budget at the time—but, Villalobos noted, vast areas of Venezuela did not have a reliable internet signal. — Stephania Taladrid, New Yorker, 20 July 2026 Her death was confirmed by Patricia Fleming Gallery in Glasgow, which represented Borland. — Andy Battaglia, ARTnews.com, 20 July 2026 Iniesta represented Spain’s 2010 championship team, while Kempes helped lead Argentina to victory in 1978, creating a symbolic preview of the two nations preparing to meet in the final. — Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 20 July 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for represented

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At several tables set up inside the club, participants worked on different sections of the mural, filling in color over pre-drawn designs — each section representing one of the five honorees.

— Eva Andersen, CBS News, 26 Apr. 2026
Like many, the author grew up more drawn to Cinderella's happily-ever-after with her prince.

— Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 8 Apr. 2026

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El Niño, a climate pattern that is characterized by warmer-than-average ocean surface temperatures, developed in the tropical Pacific last month and is expected to strengthen, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

— Antonio Pequeño IV, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026
In round one, Iran characterized its responses as self-defense and tit-for-tat retaliation.

— Graeme Wood, The Atlantic, 24 July 2026

Definition of characterized

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The Howard University alumnus portrayed Black icons Jackie Robinson, Thurgood Marshall and James Brown on the big screen.

— Lindsay Good, NBC news, 23 July 2026
Collins, the Republican chair of the influential Senate Appropriations Committee, has portrayed herself as someone who has a direct line to the administration despite representing a blue state.

— Juhi Doshi, ABC News, 22 July 2026