1
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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2
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
John Werner, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
His message represented an attempt to strike a message of reconciliation with rising tensions nationally.
—Lauren Green, The Washington Examiner, 13 Sep. 2025
Smith and his agent — Joe Panos of Athletes First, who also represented former Cowboys offensive tackle Tyron Smith — have been talking to the team since before the season on getting a new deal done for the 24-year-old ahead of next offseason.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Sep. 2025
Todd Davis, the plaintiff attorney who represented the Ku family, affirmed that sentiment Friday.
—Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 13 Sep. 2025
One of the sets represented American pop culture with fast food, American sports and art.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 13 Sep. 2025
Manuel Antonio Cardenas, a Chicago-area attorney who represented Villegas-Gonzalez in his traffic cases, is calling for a full investigation into the fatal shooting.
—Michael Loria, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
International students represented 38% of overall Canadian university enrollment, made up 31% of all university students in Australia and 27% of all students in the United Kingdom during the 2024-2025 school year.
—Tara Sonenshine, The Conversation, 12 Sep. 2025
The trio represented half of Jamaica’s track and field medal haul from the Olympics last August.
—Liam Tharme, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
Adjective
Anyway, the major finding of this digital twinning of the FOMC is that, under political pressure, the board members will, as represented by agents, disagree and fracture consensus.
—John Werner, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
His message represented an attempt to strike a message of reconciliation with rising tensions nationally.
—Lauren Green, The Washington Examiner, 13 Sep. 2025
Smith and his agent — Joe Panos of Athletes First, who also represented former Cowboys offensive tackle Tyron Smith — have been talking to the team since before the season on getting a new deal done for the 24-year-old ahead of next offseason.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Sep. 2025
Todd Davis, the plaintiff attorney who represented the Ku family, affirmed that sentiment Friday.
—Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 13 Sep. 2025
One of the sets represented American pop culture with fast food, American sports and art.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 13 Sep. 2025
Manuel Antonio Cardenas, a Chicago-area attorney who represented Villegas-Gonzalez in his traffic cases, is calling for a full investigation into the fatal shooting.
—Michael Loria, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
International students represented 38% of overall Canadian university enrollment, made up 31% of all university students in Australia and 27% of all students in the United Kingdom during the 2024-2025 school year.
—Tara Sonenshine, The Conversation, 12 Sep. 2025
The trio represented half of Jamaica’s track and field medal haul from the Olympics last August.
—Liam Tharme, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for represented
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It’s gotten so bad that, in one of the largest H-2A criminal cases ever, a federal judge described the abuse of these workers as a form of modern-day slavery.—
Max Blau,
ProPublica,
16 Sep. 2025
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Boelter’s motivation remains unclear, but investigators found a one-and-a-half-page letter, described as rambling and difficult to read, that was ascribed to him.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
16 Sep. 2025
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Listings on marketplaces Etsy and needshirt showed shirts replicating the one depicted in images the FBI circulated in their search for the suspect.—
Kate Plummer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
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Christy costars Ben Foster as Martin's manager-turned-husband James, initially depicted as loving and supportive (one shot shows Christy gleefully leaping into his arms after winning a match), but eventually revealed as possessive and dangerous.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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For many, the image of the falling man, one of those who jumped to their death rather than perish in the flames of the Trade Center, symbolized the horror of that day.—
Michael Goldstein,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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It’s symbolized in the opening scene of the film, where everybody is watching smartphones and when the mother is carrying the baby who’s crying, people around her are not interested in supporting that sort of parenthood.—
William Earl,
Variety,
8 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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At the end, behind a drawn curtain, a stairwell drops into a rocky entrance where black waters wait in the gloom.—
Jennifer Walker,
CNN Money,
18 Aug. 2025
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And the Connecticut roll, with warm hunks of lobster bathed in drawn butter, is pure, rich deliciousness.—
Rachel Bernhard,
jsonline.com,
7 July 2025
Verb
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An obsession for excellence is characterized by clarity about standards, allegiance to discipline, sustained commitment, and a tenacious reach for one's absolute optimum.—
Chip Bell,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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There are many different varieties of ramen across Japan, and Sanno ramen is characterized by its blend of soy sauce, pork, and chicken.—
Kim Kay,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Sep. 2025
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Getty portrayed the cantankerous but charming matriarch Sophia Petrillo, the mother of Arthur's character, and McClanahan played the flirtatious Southern belle Blanche.—
Ashley Hume , Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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The evening doubles as a salute to the 25th anniversary of Girlfriends, the groundbreaking sitcom that redefined how Black women’s friendships, ambitions, and complexities were portrayed on screen.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
13 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Have no subfascia, just pre-painted fascia board.—
Jennifer Castenson,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Charisma and control once defined professional strength.—
Nirit Cohen,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Athletes are often defined by their times, medals, and records, but stripping back their impact to numbers can be reductive, particularly in Fraser-Pryce’s case.—
Liam Tharme,
New York Times,
13 Sep. 2025
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“Represented.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/represented. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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