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 Charlotte Observer was not immediately able to reach the attorney representing Taylor, Gena Morris with James, McElroy & Diehl in Charlotte.
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Charlotte Observer, 13 Jan. 2026
The Business Roundtable, a group representing CEOs of America’s largest companies, didn’t respond to a request for comment.
—Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 13 Jan. 2026
They were filed about a week before a special election to recall Blain from his seat representing Poway’s District 2.
—Caleb Lunetta, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Jan. 2026
After withdrawing Wednesday from representing the youngest son of filmmaker Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner, Jackson is doubling down on his statement.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 13 Jan. 2026
The attorneys representing the city in a lawsuit brought by Palisades fire victims invoked a general protective order the parties agreed to in June, which allows any side to designate all or part of any testimony in the case as confidential for up to 30 days.
—Jenny Jarvie, Los Angeles Times, 13 Jan. 2026
The petition was filed by the Southern Environmental Law Center, representing Georgia Interfaith Power and Light and the Southface Institute, and the Sierra Club, on behalf of itself and the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy.
—Kristi Swartz, AJC.com, 13 Jan. 2026
Kathleen Hartnett of Cooley LLP, representing transgender athlete Lindsay Hecox, countered that Supreme Court precedent is in Hecox’s favor.
—Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 13 Jan. 2026
Among those who passed on representing Abrams was the Merlin Law Group, a firm with offices in 12 states, including Oklahoma.
—J.c. Hallman, Oklahoma Watch, 13 Jan. 2026
Charlotte Observer, 13 Jan. 2026
The Business Roundtable, a group representing CEOs of America’s largest companies, didn’t respond to a request for comment.
—Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 13 Jan. 2026
They were filed about a week before a special election to recall Blain from his seat representing Poway’s District 2.
—Caleb Lunetta, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Jan. 2026
After withdrawing Wednesday from representing the youngest son of filmmaker Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner, Jackson is doubling down on his statement.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 13 Jan. 2026
The attorneys representing the city in a lawsuit brought by Palisades fire victims invoked a general protective order the parties agreed to in June, which allows any side to designate all or part of any testimony in the case as confidential for up to 30 days.
—Jenny Jarvie, Los Angeles Times, 13 Jan. 2026
The petition was filed by the Southern Environmental Law Center, representing Georgia Interfaith Power and Light and the Southface Institute, and the Sierra Club, on behalf of itself and the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy.
—Kristi Swartz, AJC.com, 13 Jan. 2026
Kathleen Hartnett of Cooley LLP, representing transgender athlete Lindsay Hecox, countered that Supreme Court precedent is in Hecox’s favor.
—Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 13 Jan. 2026
Among those who passed on representing Abrams was the Merlin Law Group, a firm with offices in 12 states, including Oklahoma.
—J.c. Hallman, Oklahoma Watch, 13 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for representing
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After half an hour of folksy disquisition, Petro finally got around to describing the conversation.—
Jon Lee Anderson,
New Yorker,
15 Jan. 2026
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But after its closure, the mall, which opened in 1974, now resembles what some are describing as a post-apocalyptic ruin.—
Victoria Le,
Oc Register,
14 Jan. 2026
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In the 18th and 19th centuries, this square was the site of a slave market; today, bronze sculptures depicting scenes of branding and auctioning stand in memory of that brutal past.—
Caitlin Gunther,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Jan. 2026
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British law prohibits distribution of deepfake imagery depicting adults.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
12 Jan. 2026
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Around her neck, though, was a delicate garnet necklace symbolizing Kate’s January birthstone.—
Rachel Burchfield,
InStyle,
15 Jan. 2026
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This aesthetic — symbolizing order, leisure and status — spread across continents and centuries, shaping how residential outdoor spaces are designed and maintained today.—
Hummingbird,
New York Daily News,
9 Jan. 2026
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Several former heads of the central bank have come out against the move, characterizing it as an attempt to undermine the independence of the Federal Reserve, which is authorized by Congress to set monetary policy independent of the President's wishes.—
Time,
Time,
14 Jan. 2026
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The vice president, who raised his voice at times while speaking, passionately defended the ICE agent — who has since been identified as Jonathan Ross — while characterizing Good as a radical activist.—
Greta Bjornson,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
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Newsom hedges his bets by portraying the budget as a placeholder that covers little more than spending increases driven by law, inflation and caseload until more revenue data are received.—
Dan Walters,
Mercury News,
13 Jan. 2026
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Inside, you’ll be transported to the golden age of piracy and meet actors portraying famous pirates of the past, Wallsmith said.—
Kari Barnett,
Sun Sentinel,
13 Jan. 2026
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This could be defining a commitment, repairing trusg or realizing someone has quietly been showing up for you all along.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
14 Jan. 2026
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Sound control has also become a defining feature.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
14 Jan. 2026
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“Representing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/representing. Accessed 18 Jan. 2026.
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