1
as in describing
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 depicting
to present a picture of
a painting representing the ocean at sunrise
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as in symbolizing
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 representing
The ban also potentially strengthens the cartels by giving them another revenue stream that is not a high priority for the United States government, because vapes are still legal there, said Alejandro Rosario, a lawyer representing many vape shops.
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María Verza, Fortune, 31 Jan. 2026
The Gumbo Limbo Nature Center is located inside the park as well, and the whole family can add to a day at the beach with a visit to its Sea Turtle Rehabilitation Facility and outdoor aquariums representing different Southeast Florida marine habitats.
—Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 31 Jan. 2026
The Fayum mummy portraits sit a nexus in art history, representing the artistic traditions of both Ancient Egypt and Rome, as well as those of Greek classical paintings that are largely lost today.
—Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 31 Jan. 2026
However, researchers noted that fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) is used today as a treatment to restore gut flora in the colon, representing a modern application for healthy feces.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 31 Jan. 2026
While the number of women in the game has grown, only 14% of the membership in the US Chess Federation is female, according to the governing body and nonprofit representing the United States in the World Chess Federation.
—Lisa Deaderick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Jan. 2026
This instability is especially concerning given projections that Florida will face a shortage of more than 22,000 physicians by 2030, with primary care representing one of the most severe deficits.
—José Sosa-Palacios, The Orlando Sentinel, 31 Jan. 2026
Rybakina, who switched to representing Kazakhstan in 2018, was caught in the middle of what remains a contentious issue in tennis, and received zero ranking points for her title.
—Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 31 Jan. 2026
Lawyers representing Bradley-Baskin did not immediately respond Saturday to a request for comment from Fox News Digital.
—Greg Norman-Diamond, FOXNews.com, 31 Jan. 2026
María Verza, Fortune, 31 Jan. 2026
The Gumbo Limbo Nature Center is located inside the park as well, and the whole family can add to a day at the beach with a visit to its Sea Turtle Rehabilitation Facility and outdoor aquariums representing different Southeast Florida marine habitats.
—Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 31 Jan. 2026
The Fayum mummy portraits sit a nexus in art history, representing the artistic traditions of both Ancient Egypt and Rome, as well as those of Greek classical paintings that are largely lost today.
—Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 31 Jan. 2026
However, researchers noted that fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) is used today as a treatment to restore gut flora in the colon, representing a modern application for healthy feces.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 31 Jan. 2026
While the number of women in the game has grown, only 14% of the membership in the US Chess Federation is female, according to the governing body and nonprofit representing the United States in the World Chess Federation.
—Lisa Deaderick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Jan. 2026
This instability is especially concerning given projections that Florida will face a shortage of more than 22,000 physicians by 2030, with primary care representing one of the most severe deficits.
—José Sosa-Palacios, The Orlando Sentinel, 31 Jan. 2026
Rybakina, who switched to representing Kazakhstan in 2018, was caught in the middle of what remains a contentious issue in tennis, and received zero ranking points for her title.
—Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 31 Jan. 2026
Lawyers representing Bradley-Baskin did not immediately respond Saturday to a request for comment from Fox News Digital.
—Greg Norman-Diamond, FOXNews.com, 31 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for representing
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Savannah Guthrie opened the family’s plea by thanking supporters for their prayers before describing her mother as the heart of their family and making a direct appeal for contact, stressing Nancy Guthrie’s fragile health and urgent need for medication.—
Adam Sabes , Michael Ruiz , Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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Kurkdjian translated that same idea into scent, describing the partnership as both rare and intuitive.—
Ryma Chikhoune,
Footwear News,
4 Feb. 2026
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Carrillo also brought a baseball and a trading card depicting one of his favorite players.—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 Jan. 2026
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The jury, which includes both film and science professionals, presents the award to an outstanding feature film focusing on science or technology as a theme or depicting a scientist, engineer, or mathematician as a major character.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
30 Jan. 2026
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Singh, who would be our local guide, always wore the five traits of a pious Sikh man — uncut hair (symbolizing strength and holiness and topped by the identifying turban), a steel bracelet, wooden comb, sheathed dagger and a baggy undergarment dating back to the Sikhs’ warrior days on horses.—
Norma Meyer,
Oc Register,
4 Feb. 2026
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For Lunar New Year, Meijuri offers this precious gold lucky horse charm, symbolizing strength and vitality, hanging from a red silk cord for good fortune.—
Kevin Huynh,
InStyle,
4 Feb. 2026
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Its president, Wolfson, is blunt in characterizing the settlements.—
Bill Chappell,
NPR,
29 Jan. 2026
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The Conservatives, currently led by Kemi Badenoch, slammed Braverman following her defection, characterizing her as an inevitable turncoat and questioning her mental faculties.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
26 Jan. 2026
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Even the most inspirational films about growing up in the inner-city have a tendency to look down on their subjects, portraying them as characters to be rescued or redeemed.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
31 Jan. 2026
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Later in her career, Wendel also stepped into voice acting, portraying Aunt Grizelda in the film adaptation of The Lorax.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
31 Jan. 2026
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One of the defining images of this Super Bowl run for Patriots fans will be a bloodied Vrabel, grinning after a celebratory headbutt from Milton Williams after a fourth-down sack that sealed a wild-card win over the Los Angeles Chargers.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
5 Feb. 2026
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With endurance as its defining advantage, the aircraft aims to support future mission networks that demand persistent sensing and rapid decision-making at scale.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Feb. 2026
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“Representing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/representing. Accessed 7 Feb. 2026.
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