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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2
as in depicting
to present a picture of
a painting representing the ocean at sunrise
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3
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
While the wild harvest is prominent, there is growing interest in establishing commercial black walnut orchards in Arkansas and the Midwest, representing a long-term investment.
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Randy Moll, Arkansas Online, 11 Nov. 2025
Shannon Minter, the legal director for the National Center for LGBTQ Rights and an attorney representing the group, said some plaintiffs could stand to lose millions of dollars.
—Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA Today, 11 Nov. 2025
OpenAI did not respond to multiple inquiries from me about discovery in the Raine case, nor did Mayer Brown, the law firm representing the company.
—Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 10 Nov. 2025
The number that follows the X indicates its strength, with each step representing a coupling in power, meaning an X2 flare is twice as strong as an X1.
—Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 10 Nov. 2025
Wilson said the Phoenix City Council will debate the issue in public meetings, and the city’s drought management plan allows for the creation of a stakeholder group representing different Phoenix communities to guide the city’s policies when dealing with shortages.
—Austin Corona, AZCentral.com, 10 Nov. 2025
The event also recognized women veterans representing cities throughout southeast Michigan, including Allen Park, Dearborn, Dearborn Heights, and Detroit.
—Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 10 Nov. 2025
Rolling Stone sent a detailed list of questions related to the allegations of abuse and nonpayment to multiple attorneys representing Simmons.
—Victoria Bekiempis, Rolling Stone, 3 Nov. 2025
From further afield in Piedmont and in their thirties, Alessio and Sara are completely blue with colored contact lenses representing their characters from James Cameron’s Avatar.
—John Bleasdale, Variety, 3 Nov. 2025
Randy Moll, Arkansas Online, 11 Nov. 2025
Shannon Minter, the legal director for the National Center for LGBTQ Rights and an attorney representing the group, said some plaintiffs could stand to lose millions of dollars.
—Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA Today, 11 Nov. 2025
OpenAI did not respond to multiple inquiries from me about discovery in the Raine case, nor did Mayer Brown, the law firm representing the company.
—Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 10 Nov. 2025
The number that follows the X indicates its strength, with each step representing a coupling in power, meaning an X2 flare is twice as strong as an X1.
—Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 10 Nov. 2025
Wilson said the Phoenix City Council will debate the issue in public meetings, and the city’s drought management plan allows for the creation of a stakeholder group representing different Phoenix communities to guide the city’s policies when dealing with shortages.
—Austin Corona, AZCentral.com, 10 Nov. 2025
The event also recognized women veterans representing cities throughout southeast Michigan, including Allen Park, Dearborn, Dearborn Heights, and Detroit.
—Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 10 Nov. 2025
Rolling Stone sent a detailed list of questions related to the allegations of abuse and nonpayment to multiple attorneys representing Simmons.
—Victoria Bekiempis, Rolling Stone, 3 Nov. 2025
From further afield in Piedmont and in their thirties, Alessio and Sara are completely blue with colored contact lenses representing their characters from James Cameron’s Avatar.
—John Bleasdale, Variety, 3 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for representing
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Mamdani has also been criticized for describing himself as a Democratic Socialist and pushing for government run grocery stores and free buses.—
Jenni Fink,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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Court records obtained by KOCO include several emotional victim impact statements describing lasting fear and trauma.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
4 Nov. 2025
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In a truly enormous space, over 100,000 square feet, that was once a Lord & Taylor department store, you are greeted with giant murals depicting Netflix shows on all sides.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
9 Nov. 2025
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Fantasy River is primarily blue, depicting a river and its banks filled with foliage as petals appear to fall from the sky.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
7 Nov. 2025
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Previously, the movie ended on a grand wide shot of Hellhounds surrounding the house, symbolizing that Mia’s house was the new hub of evil like Norma’s house once was.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Nov. 2025
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Following its Paris debut, Keigan opened its first flagship store in a historic building on Shanghai’s West Nanjing Road, symbolizing its commitment to aesthetic co-creation.—
Li Jun,
Footwear News,
2 Nov. 2025
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But Rodriguez and Patacsil expressed skepticism about how other members were characterizing that advice.—
Jemma Stephenson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Oct. 2025
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Tricia McLaughlin, a spokesperson for the Department of Homeland Security, condemned the protest, characterizing it as an attempt to obstruct law enforcement operations.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Oct. 2025
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His political heirs have also tried to redeem his image in the last decade, portraying him instead as a strong leader who brought stability to the country.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
11 Nov. 2025
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Angels counsel has attempted to discredit these former employees, portraying them as bitter because of their dismissals from the club.—
Sam Blum,
New York Times,
10 Nov. 2025
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If certified, the Johnson case could establish a significant precedent in defining the Education Department’s obligations under the FCRA.—
Robert Alexander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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Receiving a Michelin star can elevate a restaurant’s reputation globally and is often seen as a career-defining achievement for chefs.—
Diana Leyva,
Nashville Tennessean,
4 Nov. 2025
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“Representing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/representing. Accessed 18 Nov. 2025.
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