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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
Katie Campione, Deadline, 30 Sep. 2025
Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 12 June 2026
For many in attendance, the match represented far more than a sporting event.
—J.m. Banks
june 12, Kansas City Star, 12 June 2026
The languages of roughly half the world’s population remain poorly represented in the training data of leading AI models.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 12 June 2026
He is represented by WME and Lichter, Grossman, Nichols, Feldman, Rogal, Shikora & Clark.
—Angelique Jackson, Variety, 12 June 2026
Devlin continues to be represented by Bellevue Productions and Jackoway Austen Tyerman.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 12 June 2026
Her husband represented the 6th District seat before Trone.
—Mike Hellgren, CBS News, 12 June 2026
The format is presented by Pieter Derks and Soundos El Ahmadi and is represented worldwide by StudioCanal and Dreamspark.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 12 June 2026
For those of us with African roots, Arsenal represented something larger.
—Zohran Mamdani, New York Times, 29 May 2026
Adjective
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
Five of his artists have represented their countries in the Venice Biennale, with two (Malick Sidibe and El Anatsui) winning Golden Lions.
—Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 12 June 2026
For many in attendance, the match represented far more than a sporting event.
—J.m. Banks
june 12, Kansas City Star, 12 June 2026
The languages of roughly half the world’s population remain poorly represented in the training data of leading AI models.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 12 June 2026
He is represented by WME and Lichter, Grossman, Nichols, Feldman, Rogal, Shikora & Clark.
—Angelique Jackson, Variety, 12 June 2026
Devlin continues to be represented by Bellevue Productions and Jackoway Austen Tyerman.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 12 June 2026
Her husband represented the 6th District seat before Trone.
—Mike Hellgren, CBS News, 12 June 2026
The format is presented by Pieter Derks and Soundos El Ahmadi and is represented worldwide by StudioCanal and Dreamspark.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 12 June 2026
For those of us with African roots, Arsenal represented something larger.
—Zohran Mamdani, New York Times, 29 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for represented
Adjective
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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
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Tatum sparked that early rally with a steal and a fast-break layup, followed by a spinning and-one finish over Josh Hart and a drawn foul on another drive.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
10 Apr. 2026
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Nemecek described Rogers as one of the most influential communicators of the 20th century, whose reach extended across journalism, radio, film and public commentary.—
Daily News,
Daily News,
9 June 2026
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Court records and prior reporting have described allegations involving other women, though not all allegations resulted in guilty pleas.—
Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
9 June 2026
Verb
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That earlier photo had depicted Jackie Kennedy in the same situation, forced to care for her two children alone after her husband's assassination.—
Stefania Conrieri,
Vanity Fair,
13 June 2026
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The slow dance came to a climax on June 9 — which is depicted in the far right panel — when skywatchers worldwide were treated to a dramatic planetary conjunction as Jupiter and Venus shone less than 2 degrees away from one another above the western horizon.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
13 June 2026
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Years later, becoming her distribution partner felt like a full-circle moment — one that symbolized not only professional success, but personal growth.—
Datwon Thomas,
VIBE.com,
8 June 2026
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Participants were encouraged to bring India’s national flag and a book, which organizers said symbolized the right to education and equal opportunity for all.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
5 June 2026
Adjective
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Eshay described the crosswalks as more than painted pavement, calling them a point of pride for the community.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
23 Mar. 2026
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Have no subfascia, just pre-painted fascia board.—
Jennifer Castenson,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Rather than a slight to Lane, Lithgow’s win is a sign of the dramatic depth that characterized this otherwise squirrely season.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
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It is characterized by high fever, cough, runny nose, watery eyes and rashes or bumps that appear seven to 14 days after exposure.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
Verb
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Based on the real-life author, the second-oldest Ingalls daughter is portrayed as a tomboy and animal lover with a big heart.—
Kelly Martinez,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 June 2026
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Set in Punjab, the series centres on two brothers – Bobby and Bunty Manocha, played by Shaheer and Mishra respectively – whose lives are upended after Bunty vanishes following an encounter with a powerful figure named Goldy, portrayed by Kapoor.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
12 June 2026
Verb
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It will be defined by who constructs the systems that allow both to scale together—and who had the capital, the patience, and the mandate to start building before anyone else.—
Ken Silverstein,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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Boxy, Straight-Lined Furniture Sharp angles and rigid silhouettes once defined contemporary interiors, but designers are increasingly embracing softer forms.—
Angelika Pokovba,
Martha Stewart,
14 June 2026
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“Represented.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/represented. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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