1
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
Although the posthumous project has no title or release date yet, its very existence represents a new chapter to come in the crooner’s legacy.
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Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 11 Nov. 2025
Excel represents roughly 750 clients, with deep rosters in baseball, basketball, football and golf.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 11 Nov. 2025
Commercial aviation in the United States, from passenger travel to cargo flights, represents about 5% of the nation's annual gross domestic product, according to the Airlines for America trade group, and supports about 10 million jobs.
—Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 11 Nov. 2025
For many of its students — immigrants, single parents, people who never finished high school — Lindsey Hopkins represents a rare promise of social and economic mobility.
—Miami Herald, 11 Nov. 2025
That symbiotic relationship is at the heart of the Ashes and represents the relationship between the nations in microcosm — perhaps one of the reasons the rivalry is one of the fiercest in all sport.
—Darren Richman, New York Times, 11 Nov. 2025
Founded in 2000 by Tony Selznick and Julie McDonald, along with Equity Partners Bre Traver and Greg Uliasz, MSA represents an extensive list of Creative Directors, Choreographers, and Talent, working across the entertainment industry.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 11 Nov. 2025
E-commerce represents about 9 percent of Mitchells’ total volume and is the best vehicle for acquiring new customers.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 10 Nov. 2025
Polartec® Power Shield™ Pro—Protection, Evolved Engineered for the world’s most demanding mountain athletes, Polartec® Power Shield™ Pro represents the pinnacle of shell technology, blurring the lines between hard and soft shells.
—Sj Studio, Sourcing Journal, 10 Nov. 2025
Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 11 Nov. 2025
Excel represents roughly 750 clients, with deep rosters in baseball, basketball, football and golf.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 11 Nov. 2025
Commercial aviation in the United States, from passenger travel to cargo flights, represents about 5% of the nation's annual gross domestic product, according to the Airlines for America trade group, and supports about 10 million jobs.
—Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 11 Nov. 2025
For many of its students — immigrants, single parents, people who never finished high school — Lindsey Hopkins represents a rare promise of social and economic mobility.
—Miami Herald, 11 Nov. 2025
That symbiotic relationship is at the heart of the Ashes and represents the relationship between the nations in microcosm — perhaps one of the reasons the rivalry is one of the fiercest in all sport.
—Darren Richman, New York Times, 11 Nov. 2025
Founded in 2000 by Tony Selznick and Julie McDonald, along with Equity Partners Bre Traver and Greg Uliasz, MSA represents an extensive list of Creative Directors, Choreographers, and Talent, working across the entertainment industry.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 11 Nov. 2025
E-commerce represents about 9 percent of Mitchells’ total volume and is the best vehicle for acquiring new customers.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 10 Nov. 2025
Polartec® Power Shield™ Pro—Protection, Evolved Engineered for the world’s most demanding mountain athletes, Polartec® Power Shield™ Pro represents the pinnacle of shell technology, blurring the lines between hard and soft shells.
—Sj Studio, Sourcing Journal, 10 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for represents
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The next step was to search for the higher-energy release of energy that stellar physicists believe characterizes the frequent CMEs from young stars.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
30 Oct. 2025
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Protest organizers have trained thousands in de-escalation techniques and have promised the day will be safe, even as political rhetoric characterizes demonstrators as being aligned with terrorist forces.—
Sarah D. Wire,
USA Today,
18 Oct. 2025
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One image depicts Taipei, home to the island’s government offices and military headquarters.—
Micah McCartney,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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The second is Nouvelle Vague, which giddily depicts the making of the French New Wave classic Breathless; by the end, the entire cast and crew have been driven up the wall by their mercurial director, Jean-Luc Godard (Guillaume Marbeck).—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
4 Nov. 2025
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The seal symbolizes the monarch's approval of state documents, meaning the decision is now official, legal and final.—
Taijuan Moorman,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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Much like the bull that symbolizes Taurus, these spring babies do tend to be stubborn, but such a trait is probably an asset for this determined bunch.—
Zoey Lyttle,
PEOPLE,
5 Nov. 2025
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And, at the end of each chapter, the book describes how the evidence on each phenomenon has evolved and strengthened in the years since the original columns.—
Greg Rosalsky,
NPR,
11 Nov. 2025
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Miller's nomination describes her as having maintained great fortitude and excellent disposition, talent and character.—
Kenya Anderson,
Nashville Tennessean,
10 Nov. 2025
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The more than 4,000-page indictment includes an organization chart that portrays Imamoglu as the founder and head of the criminal group.—
Reuters 17 hr ago,
CNN Money,
11 Nov. 2025
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In the video, Manilow portrays a character who sacrifices a traditional family life to pursue his dream as a performer.—
Paul Grein,
Billboard,
11 Nov. 2025
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That care defines Cairo Film Festival’s identity as much as its programming.—
Essie Assibu,
Variety,
11 Nov. 2025
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Shortly after, Rodríguez slipped and fell into a giant snowbank behind the goal, an image that defines Atletico Ottawa’s first CPL championship, with a 2-1 over Calgary’s Cavalry FC.—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
10 Nov. 2025
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“Represents.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/represents. Accessed 19 Nov. 2025.
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