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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
The food distribution center represents an investment of more than $300 million, a significant chunk of the $5 billion in capital spending Target plans to make this year.
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Aldo Svaldi, Denver Post, 31 May 2026
This time, however, the military action represents something new.
—Drew Pittock, USA Today, 31 May 2026
Expanding domestic graphitization capacity therefore represents a significant industrial milestone in itself.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 31 May 2026
Their Netflix show, teased in January 2024, represents their most significant step into mainstream entertainment.
—Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
In a lot of ways, Fiebig represents the deeper potential of co-op teams, and what could be lost if and when some high schoolers lose access to them.
—Andrew Carter, Chicago Tribune, 24 May 2026
Jason Ambrosi, president of the Air Line Pilots Association which represents more than 79,000 pilots in the United States and Canada, says automation and AI should support pilots, not replace them.
—Pete Muntean, CNN Money, 24 May 2026
This was followed by an agreement with the European Union in January, which represents a third of global trade.
—ABC News, 24 May 2026
Orange County Supervisors Janet Nguyen, who represents Garden Grove, and Vicente Sarmiento have both been active in helping open additional evacuation centers for affected residents.
—Austin Turner, CBS News, 24 May 2026
Aldo Svaldi, Denver Post, 31 May 2026
This time, however, the military action represents something new.
—Drew Pittock, USA Today, 31 May 2026
Expanding domestic graphitization capacity therefore represents a significant industrial milestone in itself.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 31 May 2026
Their Netflix show, teased in January 2024, represents their most significant step into mainstream entertainment.
—Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
In a lot of ways, Fiebig represents the deeper potential of co-op teams, and what could be lost if and when some high schoolers lose access to them.
—Andrew Carter, Chicago Tribune, 24 May 2026
Jason Ambrosi, president of the Air Line Pilots Association which represents more than 79,000 pilots in the United States and Canada, says automation and AI should support pilots, not replace them.
—Pete Muntean, CNN Money, 24 May 2026
This was followed by an agreement with the European Union in January, which represents a third of global trade.
—ABC News, 24 May 2026
Orange County Supervisors Janet Nguyen, who represents Garden Grove, and Vicente Sarmiento have both been active in helping open additional evacuation centers for affected residents.
—Austin Turner, CBS News, 24 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for represents
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The Padres scored in the seventh because of another thing that characterizes the young Nationals, who are 28-28.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 May 2026
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The conflation of multimodality and hypertextuality has been labeled hypermodality by researchers in order to highlight that the dynamic web of connectivity that characterizes hypertexts goes beyond monomodal texts with recurrent and recognizable characteristics.—
Carmen Daniela Maier,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
26 May 2026
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The movie depicts how a now-obsolete method of weather forecasting that was popular in the United States leading up to World War II was replaced by more modern methods that were taking root in Europe at the time.—
Rebecca Hersher,
NPR,
27 May 2026
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Tatis depicts the investment contract as a loan or an income-share agreement, which California recognizes as a consumer loan.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
26 May 2026
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Maroon January’s primary birthstone, the garnet, symbolizes loyalty and grounding energy.—
Rachel Silva,
Martha Stewart,
15 May 2026
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Your body responds not just to the memory itself, but to what your brain thinks that memory symbolizes about your social identity.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2026
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But Guidara describes how hospitality can be intentionally embedded into every element of the dining experience — from the greeting at the door to the pacing of a meal.—
Iyesatta Massaquoi Emeli,
STAT,
2 June 2026
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Waymo describes it as a more expansive cabin with extra legroom, a flat floor and a low step-in height.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
2 June 2026
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Fung portrays the film’s male protagonist – a creator pushed to the edge by desperation and obsession – while Chau and Wu play his wife and former lover respectively.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
28 May 2026
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Holmgren’s world, the one Kenrich Williams portrays as well as the one reality relays, seems mostly jolly.—
Fred Katz,
New York Times,
27 May 2026
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And what do the fates of these men say about how and through whom the show defines audacity — a word that has two different interpretations and uses?—
Abbey White,
HollywoodReporter,
2 June 2026
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The most effective family offices are those that use technology to enhance efficiency, improve transparency, and strengthen collaboration, while still maintaining the personal approach that defines this unique industry.—
Paul Westall,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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“Represents.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/represents. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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