Synonyms of represents

represents

verb

present tense third-person singular of represent

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• characterizes
• describes
• portrays
• defines
• depicts
• identifies
• characters
• indicates
• classifies
• types
• specifies
• categorizes
• marks
• distinguishes
• pigeonholes
• colors
• stamps
• individualizes
• particularizes
• names

2

as in depicts

to present a picture of

a painting representing the ocean at sunrise

Synonyms & Similar Words

• depicts
• portrays
• describes
• images
• illustrates
• renders
• delineates
• pictures
• outlines
• shows
• documents
• sketches
• diagrams
• silhouettes
• caricatures

3

as in symbolizes

to serve as a material counterpart of

this orange represents the sun and this pea represents the Earth

Synonyms & Similar Words

• symbolizes
• embodies
• illustrates
• personifies
• exemplifies
• stands for
• emblematizes
• manifests
• epitomizes
• incarnates
• bodies
• objectifies
• personalizes
• materializes

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of represents

The event, being held at the Salina Regional Airport, represents a last-minute push by the president to rally Republican voters in the Midwest. — Carter Schroppe, The Washington Examiner, 2 Nov. 2026

Written over the course of five years, every tune represents a certain period of my life. — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 2 Nov. 2026

Though the success of the doc represents an achievement for the form — as well as for Fielder, Oppenheim, and studio A24 — the overall picture at the box office this weekend is more mixed. — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Nov. 2026

Multiple launch platforms planned The Super Hornet represents just one potential application for Blackbeard. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 2 Nov. 2026

As of September, about 686,000 residents were on the FAIR plan, which actually represents a modest 7% year-over-year growth. — Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2026

The latter has been growing steadily and currently represents about 20 percent of Kiton’s business. — Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 2 Nov. 2026

Zvyagintsev replied that an artist merely represents the reality around him. — Joshua Yaffa, New Yorker, 2 Nov. 2026

The race simultaneously represents a potential reckoning for Kansas and a barometer for the country. — Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 26 Oct. 2026