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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3
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
Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 8 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
Irsay-Gordon, once a team intern, has been involved with the Colts’ inner workings for more than two decades, having represented the franchise at NFL owners’ meetings as early as 2004.
—Justin Birnbaum, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Sunday’s start represented the latest step in his return from a left rotator cuff strain.
—Kansas City Star, 7 Sep. 2025
For Feucht, the night represented a dramatic turn.
—Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Kurt Panouses is a lottery lawyer who has represented winners for decades, including some worth hundreds of millions.
—Safiyah Riddle, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2025
Blackburn has represented Tennessee in the Senate since 2018.
—Kirsten Fiscus, The Tennessean, 29 Aug. 2025
The 2025 winner is Laesha Brewer, who represented her home state of Texas.
—Zoey Lyttle, People.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Adjective
Carey’s accolade also represented another full-circle moment for the chanteuse.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 8 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
Irsay-Gordon, once a team intern, has been involved with the Colts’ inner workings for more than two decades, having represented the franchise at NFL owners’ meetings as early as 2004.
—Justin Birnbaum, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Sunday’s start represented the latest step in his return from a left rotator cuff strain.
—Kansas City Star, 7 Sep. 2025
For Feucht, the night represented a dramatic turn.
—Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Kurt Panouses is a lottery lawyer who has represented winners for decades, including some worth hundreds of millions.
—Safiyah Riddle, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2025
Blackburn has represented Tennessee in the Senate since 2018.
—Kirsten Fiscus, The Tennessean, 29 Aug. 2025
The 2025 winner is Laesha Brewer, who represented her home state of Texas.
—Zoey Lyttle, People.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for represented
Verb
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That ban was seen by many as an attack on freedom of speech -- and an extension of what some described as the government's corrupt nature.—
Rajeev Tyagi,
ABC News,
9 Sep. 2025
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Bella, now three and a half years old, was described by Overbye as calm, sensitive, quiet, smart, and playful.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
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That's depicted in a disturbing, if somewhat inscrutable, scene.—
Esther Zuckerman,
Time,
6 Sep. 2025
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The beginnings of it are depicted in true disaster movie style, with ominous music and a collapsing electric pylon that causes a faulty cable to fall to the ground.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
6 Sep. 2025
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But for many who spoke up about their dislike for the change, the logo symbolized Cracker Barrel moving away from its core values and the meaning behind it.—
Sonia Thompson,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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For LaFave and his team, the event symbolized a shift from construction and planning to building lasting relationships.—
April Quevedo,
jsonline.com,
23 Aug. 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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His appearance could be characterized as Jesus with stronger jawline.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
7 Sep. 2025
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In an essay published in Vogue, longtime magazine editor Anna Wintour characterized Armani as a steely, dedicated and, above all, innovative force in the fashion industry.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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He was often portrayed as a DOGE patsy, perhaps even a fool.—
Eli Hager,
ProPublica,
8 Sep. 2025
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Mark-Paul Gosselaar portrayed Peter Bash, the more grounded and level-headed half of the Franklin & Bash duo.—
Allison DeGrushe,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 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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Out went a goalkeeper defined by his reflexes and shot-stopping heroics and in came one to reshape the way United would both defend and attack.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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Delivered to a high standard by Thales’s international team, in close collaboration with industry partners, this achievement showcases the quality, openness, and technical expertise that have defined Thales’s approach to the Type 31 delivery – earning praise from the Royal Navy.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Sep. 2025
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“Represented.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/represented. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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