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as in characterizes
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 depicts
to present a picture of
a painting representing the ocean at sunrise
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as in symbolizes
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 represents
This represents the next generation of AI beyond current chatbots like ChatGPT and Claude, which simply answer questions or generate content.
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Bernard Marr, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
The unit in the 3100 block of Browning Avenue in San Jose was sold on July 31, 2025 for $1,550,000 which represents a price per square foot of $1,213.
—Bay Area Home Report, Mercury News, 17 Sep. 2025
For each university, Cureton and Book said, the merger represents not just opportunity, but also fortification amid state and federal funding uncertainties.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 16 Sep. 2025
For communities hit by red mud disasters, the advance represents a practical path forward.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 16 Sep. 2025
Bill 2331/22 establishes a minimum theatrical window of 63 days (nine weeks), which represents an improvement in relation to current market practices but is less than what exhibitors and distributors demand.
—Marcelo Cajueiro, Variety, 9 Sep. 2025
But the scars from that era are still very much present in society, and the son, Im Dong-hwan, represents the youth of today who are trying to come to terms with that generational complexity and its legacy.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2025
This year's survey represents roughly 40,000 teachers across 121 districts and 1,056 schools.
—Rachel Wegner, The Tennessean, 9 Sep. 2025
However, the support from the travelling United fans who stayed behind after the final whistle to clap the players and coach represents the faith in his process.
—Elias Burke, The Athletic, 27 Dec. 2024
Bernard Marr, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
The unit in the 3100 block of Browning Avenue in San Jose was sold on July 31, 2025 for $1,550,000 which represents a price per square foot of $1,213.
—Bay Area Home Report, Mercury News, 17 Sep. 2025
For each university, Cureton and Book said, the merger represents not just opportunity, but also fortification amid state and federal funding uncertainties.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 16 Sep. 2025
For communities hit by red mud disasters, the advance represents a practical path forward.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 16 Sep. 2025
Bill 2331/22 establishes a minimum theatrical window of 63 days (nine weeks), which represents an improvement in relation to current market practices but is less than what exhibitors and distributors demand.
—Marcelo Cajueiro, Variety, 9 Sep. 2025
But the scars from that era are still very much present in society, and the son, Im Dong-hwan, represents the youth of today who are trying to come to terms with that generational complexity and its legacy.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2025
This year's survey represents roughly 40,000 teachers across 121 districts and 1,056 schools.
—Rachel Wegner, The Tennessean, 9 Sep. 2025
However, the support from the travelling United fans who stayed behind after the final whistle to clap the players and coach represents the faith in his process.
—Elias Burke, The Athletic, 27 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for represents
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Davey characterizes the Longbow strategy as flexible.—
James Morris,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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The title that has become attached to the painting over time curiously characterizes the Virgin Mary by the fruit, perhaps in recognition of her chastity, especially when considered in the context of Persephone’s myth.—
Demir Alp,
JSTOR Daily,
29 Aug. 2025
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Vox Dei depicts these 100-year old images in a new light — literally, which is a fitting way to celebrate the centennial of the building, Roberson said.—
Lauren Costantino,
Miami Herald,
10 Sep. 2025
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The real Larry was gay, though the film depicts him as more bisexual.—
Nick Romano,
EW.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Its alignment with figures like North Korea’s Kim Jong Un symbolizes the isolation and reputational decay of a regime that relies on coercion rather than consent.—
Ken Silverstein,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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The space symbolizes modern society itself.—
William Earl,
Variety,
8 Sep. 2025
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The term describes the conscious decision to avoid or renounce managerial roles in order to preserve mental health, maintain balance and prioritize meaningful work.—
Jose Luis Gonzalez Rodriguez,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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The neural pathways that Wolf describes, those deep reading circuits built through sustained attention to text, are the same ones that enable complex reasoning, empathy, and the kind of patient thinking that democracy requires.—
Jessica Ewing
September 15,
Literary Hub,
15 Sep. 2025
Verb
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That list also includes a display at the National Museum of the American Latino that White House officials felt inaccurately portrays the Texas revolution as a defense of slavery, not a war of independence from Mexico.—
Trevor Hughes,
USA Today,
16 Sep. 2025
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Blythe Danner, who portrays De Niro's onscreen wife Dina in the films, will reprise her role in the new movie, as will Polo, 56.—
Tommy McArdle,
PEOPLE,
15 Sep. 2025
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Sometimes true reinvention requires letting go of assumptions about what defines potential, fairness or even leadership.—
Prithvi Singh Shergill,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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The research defines streaming audiences as anyone who watched at least one online video — free or paid — during the past month.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Represents.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/represents. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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