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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
Given the themes of mental illness and its treatments, those who follow meditation may note the allusion to the Blue Sky practice, where thoughts and emotions are seen as passing clouds against the backdrop of a constant, unchanging blue sky that represents the mind.
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Literary Hub, 2 Feb. 2026
The evening represents another batch of firsts for the group.
—Alexandra Hildreth, Vogue, 2 Feb. 2026
The outside cash backing them likely represents the tip of the iceberg this year, observers said — especially in the first competitive Democratic governor’s race in over a decade where one candidate doesn’t promise to steamroll the competition’s spending with self-funding.
—Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 1 Feb. 2026
The snowfall represents one of the top five snow events ever recorded there, Mullinax said.
—Adrian Sainz, Los Angeles Times, 1 Feb. 2026
Once a niche part of the travel industry, wellness travel now represents nearly 8 percenr of all trips and, according to the Global Wellness Institute, wellness travel is a nearly $900 billion industry.
—Madeline Weinfield, Travel + Leisure, 1 Feb. 2026
This not-quite two-month period represents your window of biggest challenges for 2026, get through this period and 2026 has lots of gifts on tap.
—Tribune Content Agency, Baltimore Sun, 1 Feb. 2026
New York Congressman Mike Lawler, a Republican who represents most of the Hudson Valley, is urging the president to lift the suspension.
—Tony Aiello, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
Performance without compromise The CES Speedster represents the most extreme expression of the FEV platform.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 8 Jan. 2026
Literary Hub, 2 Feb. 2026
The evening represents another batch of firsts for the group.
—Alexandra Hildreth, Vogue, 2 Feb. 2026
The outside cash backing them likely represents the tip of the iceberg this year, observers said — especially in the first competitive Democratic governor’s race in over a decade where one candidate doesn’t promise to steamroll the competition’s spending with self-funding.
—Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 1 Feb. 2026
The snowfall represents one of the top five snow events ever recorded there, Mullinax said.
—Adrian Sainz, Los Angeles Times, 1 Feb. 2026
Once a niche part of the travel industry, wellness travel now represents nearly 8 percenr of all trips and, according to the Global Wellness Institute, wellness travel is a nearly $900 billion industry.
—Madeline Weinfield, Travel + Leisure, 1 Feb. 2026
This not-quite two-month period represents your window of biggest challenges for 2026, get through this period and 2026 has lots of gifts on tap.
—Tribune Content Agency, Baltimore Sun, 1 Feb. 2026
New York Congressman Mike Lawler, a Republican who represents most of the Hudson Valley, is urging the president to lift the suspension.
—Tony Aiello, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
Performance without compromise The CES Speedster represents the most extreme expression of the FEV platform.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 8 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for represents
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The author argues this economic leverage represents the only meaningful way to hold the country accountable for what the author characterizes as federal overreach.—
Carlos De Loera,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Jan. 2026
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Sandro Petraglia’s script characterizes him as a dashing rogue out of his depth, an artistic genius in an illicit trade, a disco-loving womanizer, all of which Castellitto performs with confidence.—
Rory Doherty,
Time,
26 Jan. 2026
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Pier Marco Tacca—Getty Images The famous mural depicts the final meal Jesus shared with his apostles before his crucifixion, and was commissioned in 1495 by the Duke of Milan for the monastery.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
4 Feb. 2026
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The image, set against the backdrop of the American flag, depicts a bearded man with his back turned as the gunman looms above him.—
Kate Armanini,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Feb. 2026
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This event not only symbolizes the victory over death but also reaffirms the promise of eternal life.—
Nadia Cantú,
AZCentral.com,
3 Feb. 2026
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This ring symbolizes that thread, but now that thread is no longer invisible.—
Lea Veloso,
StyleCaster,
26 Jan. 2026
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The Zohar describes the commandments as channels through which divine energy flows into the world.—
Rabbi Bruce D. Forman,
Sun Sentinel,
3 Feb. 2026
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Dania Brigham, transplant hepatologist at Children's Hospital Colorado, describes how rare the double organ transplant was that the hospital staff recently did on 11-year-old Gracie Greenlaw.—
Dillon Thomas,
CBS News,
3 Feb. 2026
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Aristidou portrays these interactions with a dose of bittersweet ambivalence.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Variety,
31 Jan. 2026
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Inspired by real stories, Eva Marcille portrays a wife who miraculously cheats death after her husband’s (Tyler Lepley) betrayal in Pushed Off a Plane and Survived airing on February 28.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
30 Jan. 2026
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The mascara features a thin, flexible nylon brush that defines lashes from root to tip.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
3 Feb. 2026
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That spirit of inclusion still defines her legacy.—
Najahe Sherman,
Miami Herald,
3 Feb. 2026
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“Represents.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/represents. Accessed 6 Feb. 2026.
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