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
Katie Campione, Deadline, 30 Sep. 2025
Ken Sweet, Fortune, 25 Oct. 2025
That represented the high-water mark for the car until this February, when that same example, now with 380 miles on the odometer, sold for $130,000.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 24 Oct. 2025
The replies represented a generational divide, as some weren’t in on the joke and others enjoyed a laugh at the recall to his 2005 single, which topped the Billboard Hot 100 in 2006.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 24 Oct. 2025
Employees represented by United Auto Workers at Volkswagen’s Chattanooga plant workers will hold a strike authorization vote next week, following the company’s final offer last month.
—Stuart Dyos, Nashville Tennessean, 24 Oct. 2025
The record company, represented by Al Teller (David Krumholtz), wants a follow-up, fast.
—Bill Goodykoontz, AZCentral.com, 24 Oct. 2025
Phillip Lee, a JLL broker who represented the buyer alongside his father David Lee, said the buyer plans to keep the existing building.
—Thomas Gounley, Denver Post, 24 Oct. 2025
That’s been the emotional idea behind this thing that has always been looming in the background of Riley and Mia’s life that is also literally represented by this window in the conclusion of the movie.
—Jordan Moreau, Variety, 24 Oct. 2025
Doncic and Hayes are both represented by longtime agent Bill Duffy.
—Khobi Price, Oc Register, 20 Oct. 2025
Verb
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
Adjective
Part of Javice’s legal team is Alex Spiro of Quinn Emanuel, who is also the lawyer who has previously represented Elon Musk.
—Ken Sweet, Fortune, 25 Oct. 2025
That represented the high-water mark for the car until this February, when that same example, now with 380 miles on the odometer, sold for $130,000.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 24 Oct. 2025
The replies represented a generational divide, as some weren’t in on the joke and others enjoyed a laugh at the recall to his 2005 single, which topped the Billboard Hot 100 in 2006.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 24 Oct. 2025
Employees represented by United Auto Workers at Volkswagen’s Chattanooga plant workers will hold a strike authorization vote next week, following the company’s final offer last month.
—Stuart Dyos, Nashville Tennessean, 24 Oct. 2025
The record company, represented by Al Teller (David Krumholtz), wants a follow-up, fast.
—Bill Goodykoontz, AZCentral.com, 24 Oct. 2025
Phillip Lee, a JLL broker who represented the buyer alongside his father David Lee, said the buyer plans to keep the existing building.
—Thomas Gounley, Denver Post, 24 Oct. 2025
That’s been the emotional idea behind this thing that has always been looming in the background of Riley and Mia’s life that is also literally represented by this window in the conclusion of the movie.
—Jordan Moreau, Variety, 24 Oct. 2025
Doncic and Hayes are both represented by longtime agent Bill Duffy.
—Khobi Price, Oc Register, 20 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for represented
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Moog described it as a compact, modular system engineered for lighter vehicles such as the Infantry Squad Vehicle.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Oct. 2025
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Officers described the shrapnel that dented the patrol car as being two inches by a half-inch.—
Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 Oct. 2025
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The Russian parents created and shared a video that depicted them tattooing their screaming 1-year-old child to win an apartment in an online giveaway contest hosted by Belarusian streamer Mellstroy, according to The Sun.—
Bailey Richards,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
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The butterfly was associated with a male generative power, as depicted on Greek vases and Roman engravings.—
David Wingrave,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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That moment symbolized a franchise.—
Sam McDowell
October 24,
Kansas City Star,
24 Oct. 2025
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Baesakul symbolized the interconnection of humans and nature through an interlaced motif interpreted as leather lacing or metal hardware and applied to contemporary shapes that take cues from the Eiffel Tower’s silhouette, the curve of a capybara’s back or even the form of Baesakul’s pet corgi.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
23 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Don’t be surprised if people ask tougher questions or simply feel more drawn to taboo topics.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
7 Oct. 2025
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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
Verb
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Jim Trusty, Rozier’s attorney, strongly disputed the accusations, saying prosecutors characterized Rozier as a subject of their investigation and not a target.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
26 Oct. 2025
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Far from being a nostalgic nod, this trend resurrects the kind of practical elegance that characterized generations past.—
Alex Sales,
Glamour,
25 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Flemyng stars as Steven Wyles, who is causing the team of Explosives Officer, or Expo, Lana Washington, portrayed by McClure, all sorts of headaches with his sinister vendetta.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
26 Oct. 2025
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This is the first time Cargill has been portrayed as a heel on WWE TV.—
Fernando Quiles Jr,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 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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Supplemental feeding is defined as providing extra nutrition during times of natural forage scarcity.—
Craig Shoup,
Nashville Tennessean,
27 Oct. 2025
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This is how Bertolt Brecht defined the aim of epic theater.—
Susan Sontag,
Vogue,
26 Oct. 2025
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“Represented.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/represented. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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