1
as in to characterize
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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2
as in to depict
to present a picture of
a painting representing the ocean at sunrise
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3
as in to symbolize
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 represent
A number of Republicans that represent states with rural communities -- such as Sens. Lisa Murkowski of Alaska and Mike Rounds of South Dakota -- have expressed concerns about cuts to public broadcasting that could affect the ability of certain communities to access emergency alerts.
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Allison Pecorin, ABC News, 14 July 2025
The six-episode series examines fractured family relationships and represents his next major project.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 14 July 2025
His father was also a former talent agent who represented George Clooney and Dolly Parton, among other A-list stars.
—Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 14 July 2025
Four key areas distinguish disruptive leaders; each represents an opportunity for finance leaders to help drive growth and success in their organizations during disruptive times.
—Jim Deloach, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
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Allison Pecorin, ABC News, 14 July 2025
The six-episode series examines fractured family relationships and represents his next major project.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 14 July 2025
His father was also a former talent agent who represented George Clooney and Dolly Parton, among other A-list stars.
—Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 14 July 2025
Four key areas distinguish disruptive leaders; each represents an opportunity for finance leaders to help drive growth and success in their organizations during disruptive times.
—Jim Deloach, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for represent
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This group is characterized by high beta (median 1.6), fast growth (median 53% Q1 EPS growth), and strong earnings surprises (median 20% Q1 EPS beat).—
Randy Watts,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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Block heels, on the other hand, are characterized by their wider, solid and often square shape.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
11 July 2025
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Instead, the model ended up depicting World War II Nazis as Black.—
Reed Albergotti,
semafor.com,
11 July 2025
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All that being said, Angel Reese or any Black man or woman should never be called or depicted as a Monkey.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
11 July 2025
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Back in June, Offerman responded to conservative media figure Michael Flynn Jr., who used a gif of Ron throwing a computer in a dumpster in a Parks and Rec episode to symbolize his disdain for Pride Month.—
Victoria Edel,
People.com,
14 July 2025
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The raid captured national attention, with Peanut's death symbolizing an out-of-control local government to some.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
12 July 2025
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These are some of the ways people have described their experience.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 July 2025
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Among the students, what might broadly be described as concern over political correctness simply did not exist.—
Brooke Allen,
New Yorker,
12 July 2025
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The latter has portrayed The Waitress — the object of Day's character Charlie Kelly's obsessive, unrequited love — in 37 episodes across 16 seasons of the long-running FX series.—
Erin Clack,
People.com,
6 July 2025
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Many analysts portrayed the decision as a victory for Trump, and some Democrats lashed out at the court.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
4 July 2025
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Changeable tastes and desires define your next four months.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
7 July 2025
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Tons of shoppers are going after this Maybelline liquid blush that provides a natural yet pigmented flush, as well as this CoverGirl mascara that lengthens and defines lashes in one fell swoop.—
Clara McMahon,
People.com,
7 July 2025
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“Represent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/represent. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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