Thesaurus results for REPRESENTED

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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

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

Unsurprisingly, there was a strong Premier League presence among the leading clubs represented, but Crystal Palace and Sunderland will be particularly happy with their players’ exploits. — Mark Carey, New York Times, 21 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 When Mamdani broke with decades of mayoral tradition by snubbing the Israel Day Parade at the end of May and refusing to march in it, Tisch proudly represented the city at the event. — Nicholas Williams, New York Daily News, 19 July 2026 Madonna, Shakira, Justin Bieber and BTS represented the cultural diversity of the World Cup, which began June 11 and culminated with its 104th match at the July 19 final between defending champion Argentina and Spain. — Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 19 July 2026 Those impacted in that round of layoffs included 67 central office and network office workers, seven Chicago Teachers Union positions, and 87 employees represented by SEIU Local 73, nearly all of whom were crossing guards. — Jeramie Bizzle, CBS News, 14 July 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for represented

Adjective

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

Definition of drawn

Verb

Film Independent President Juan Devis described the evolution as a deliberate break from legacy recognition toward something more active.

— Keely Cat-Wells, Forbes.com, 18 July 2026
Deoleo, the maker of household olive oil brands such as Bertolli and Carbonell, previously described the three-year window from 2022 to 2024 as one of the most challenging periods in the sector's history.

— Sam Meredith, CNBC, 17 July 2026

Definition of described

Verb

Even the idyllic island on which the nymph Calypso (Charlize Theron) is keeping an amnesiac Odysseus when the film begins is depicted as a windswept sandbar that looks in danger of being washed away by a strong-enough storm.

— Alison Willmore, Vulture, 15 July 2026
While Street is depicted as a staunch professional in the show itself, Slavit observed that the camera consistently cut to her legs, servicing the male gaze and objectifying the character.

— Douglas Markowitz, Miami Herald, 14 July 2026

Definition of depicted

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The look symbolized her character, trapeze artist Anna Wheeler, who flew through the air, similar to a monarch.

— Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 12 July 2026
The flag’s initial design featured zigzag stripes in blue, yellow, white, red, and green on a black background; the zigzags symbolized the barriers around which people with disabilities need to maneuver.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 July 2026

Definition of symbolized

Verb

The luminous gown is characterized by its rich draping, which meets at the hip, and its sophisticated, slightly asymmetrical halter neckline.

— Giorgia Olivieri, Vanity Fair, 19 July 2026
Sonar images released by investigators showed the boat resting on the seabed, roughly 120 feet below the surface, in an area characterized by rocky terrain, strong currents, and challenging underwater conditions.

— James Ward, USA Today, 18 July 2026

Definition of characterized

Verb

But in the aftermath of recent accusations against the late leader, Alvarado decided to recut his doc to remove the moments in which Chavez is portrayed in an overly positive light as a civil rights hero.

— Carlos Aguilar, IndieWire, 16 July 2026
The official Islamic Republic News Agency posted video that portrayed the launch of the strikes.

— Erin Mansfield, USA Today, 15 July 2026

Definition of portrayed

Verb

That style of play defined an era of soccer that has started to be pushed out by a more physical form in recent seasons.

— Ben Church, CNN Money, 19 July 2026
The model relies on requirements being defined earlier in the process and changes being approved more quickly, with the aim of reducing delays and ensuring vessels are ready for their missions upon delivery.

— Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 18 July 2026