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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
Tournament bracket released Sunday afternoon represents the final chance to see many of the top players in action for March Madness ahead of this summer’s draft.
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Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 15 Mar. 2026
The wheelchair protection regulations should not be a partisan issue, as disability access represents a fundamental safety and civil rights concern that transcends political ideology.
—Los Angeles Times, 15 Mar. 2026
Her artwork is an exploration of self discovery and represents her constant seeking of new techniques and styles.
—Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026
The region is also known as Orion's Head, owing to its proximity to the bright star Lambda Orionis, which represents the head of the celestial hunter.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 15 Mar. 2026
Look, this war represents in my view the single biggest challenge to the president’s electoral coalition from 2024.
—NBC news, 15 Mar. 2026
Carroll represents part of Brooklyn in the state Assembly.
—Robert Carroll, New York Daily News, 15 Mar. 2026
There is a Brazilian artist that represents us in Brazil' – that is great.
—David Morgan, CBS News, 15 Mar. 2026
Because of these advantages, amorphous metals have previously been used in specialized electrical components such as transformers, but applying them to automotive traction motors represents a more recent advancement.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 9 Mar. 2026
Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 15 Mar. 2026
The wheelchair protection regulations should not be a partisan issue, as disability access represents a fundamental safety and civil rights concern that transcends political ideology.
—Los Angeles Times, 15 Mar. 2026
Her artwork is an exploration of self discovery and represents her constant seeking of new techniques and styles.
—Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026
The region is also known as Orion's Head, owing to its proximity to the bright star Lambda Orionis, which represents the head of the celestial hunter.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 15 Mar. 2026
Look, this war represents in my view the single biggest challenge to the president’s electoral coalition from 2024.
—NBC news, 15 Mar. 2026
Carroll represents part of Brooklyn in the state Assembly.
—Robert Carroll, New York Daily News, 15 Mar. 2026
There is a Brazilian artist that represents us in Brazil' – that is great.
—David Morgan, CBS News, 15 Mar. 2026
Because of these advantages, amorphous metals have previously been used in specialized electrical components such as transformers, but applying them to automotive traction motors represents a more recent advancement.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 9 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for represents
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From the Cold War to the hostage crisis, Matin-Asgari characterizes the countries’ long relationship as a matrix of intrigue and influence.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
6 Mar. 2026
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The tech entrepreneur, who founded a fitness app and a financial management platform catering to young and wealthy customers, also characterizes Khanna’s stock trading as hypocritical since the congressman campaigns on easing inequality.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
3 Mar. 2026
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The focal point is a mural that Philz commissioned from Bay Area artist Nigel Sussman that depicts San Leandro’s history, agricultural roots and local landmarks, from the famed cherry orchards to a favorite long-ago raceway.—
Linda Zavoral,
Mercury News,
11 Mar. 2026
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When Teo depicts the claustrophobic nature of a relationship where the temperature is constantly rising.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 Mar. 2026
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The door of the Legacy Tower symbolizes perseverance, Smith says.—
Todd Martens,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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The book features the names of all the authors, numbering near 10,000, followed by a series of empty pages, which protest organizer Ed Newton-Rex told Deadline symbolizes the future for novel writing if large-language artificial intelligence models continue to scrape their work.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
10 Mar. 2026
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Gonzalez describes him as serious, pensive, charming and easy to like.—
Vanessa Murdock,
CBS News,
17 Mar. 2026
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That plan describes a roadway overmatched by the Treasure Valley’s western spread — what was essentially a rural highway to market now swallowed by cities.—
Mark Dee
March 17,
Idaho Statesman,
17 Mar. 2026
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Through his personal story, the film portrays with honesty and strength the process through which a person redefines his life, identity and boundaries after a profound overturn of events, reminding us that the real strength often lies beneath the surface.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
15 Mar. 2026
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As Andrew hires a lawyer (Denzel Washington) to sue his former employer for discrimination, Hanks movingly portrays a man fighting for his life in a society that fears and loathes him.—
Devan Coggan,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 Mar. 2026
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For more on how the IRS defines Roth IRAs, visit the IRS Roth IRA overview page.—
Allison Palmer,
Kansas City Star,
18 Mar. 2026
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The World Bank defines extreme poverty as living on the equivalent of $3 per day, and estimates that only approximately 10% of the world’s population is in that condition.—
Arthur I. Cyr,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 2026
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“Represents.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/represents. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
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