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Synonyms of representative
(Entry 1 of 2)
- a representative from the car dealership called to ask how we were enjoying the new car
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- I speak on this matter as a representative of the people of the U.S.
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- this song is a fairly good representative of the other songs on the album
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adjectiveSynonyms & Antonyms of representative (Entry 2 of 2)
- a representative example of what that talented chef can do with even simple ingredients
Synonyms for representative
- archetypal
- (also archetypical),
- average,
- characteristic,
- normal,
- regular,
- standard,
- true,
- typical
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- distinctive,
- especial,
- exceptional,
- extraordinary,
- infrequent,
- noteworthy,
- rare,
- remarkable,
- singular,
- special,
- unexpected,
- unfamiliar,
- unique,
- unpredictable
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- a red cross on this map is representative of a hospital or other medical facility
Synonyms for representative
- emblematic
- (also emblematical),
- representational,
- symbolic
- (also symbolical)
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“Representative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/representative. Accessed 11 Aug. 2022.
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The first known use of representative was in the 14th century
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