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as in delegate
a person who acts or does business for another
a representative from the car dealership called to ask how we were enjoying the new car
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as in ambassador
a person sent on a mission to represent another
I speak on this matter as a representative of the people of the U.S.
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as in example
one of a group or collection that shows what the whole is like
this song is a fairly good representative of the other songs on the album
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as in typical
having or showing the qualities associated with the members of a particular group or kind
a representative example of what that talented chef can do with even simple ingredients
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as in symbolical
having the function or meaning of an object or figure that stands for something else
a red cross on this map is representative of a hospital or other medical facility
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Recent Examples of representative
Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 7 Mar. 2025
An Elgin student attending the Illinois Math and Science Academy is working with her local state representative on a bill that would require public libraries to keep on hand medications that can reverse an opioid overdose.
—Ismael M. Belkoura, Chicago Tribune, 7 Mar. 2025
Noel Burgess, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
Researchers have already estimated this cosmic flux by measuring the amount of light generated by representative samples of galaxies.
—Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 28 Feb. 2025
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Noun
Town halls in the spotlight Many congressional town halls have turned contentious after Trump’s reelection, especially for Republican representatives facing questions and protests about cuts to federal spending under Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency.
—Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 7 Mar. 2025
An Elgin student attending the Illinois Math and Science Academy is working with her local state representative on a bill that would require public libraries to keep on hand medications that can reverse an opioid overdose.
—Ismael M. Belkoura, Chicago Tribune, 7 Mar. 2025
Adjective
While there is still work to be done, these efforts are a step toward a more inclusive and representative wine industry.
—Noel Burgess, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
Researchers have already estimated this cosmic flux by measuring the amount of light generated by representative samples of galaxies.
—Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 28 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for representative
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More than 40 people have been removed, mostly on corruption allegations, as National People’s Congress delegates since the current term began in 2023, according to CNBC calculations of official figures.—
Anniek Bao,Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
27 Feb. 2025
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The Democratic delegates even voted down an amendment that would have kept these vending machines out of elementary schools, kindergartens and nursery schools!—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
26 Feb. 2025
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Earlier this year, the Oscar winner attended the Shanghai opening of Bulgari’s Serpenti Infinito exhibition in a strapless gold gown by Oscar de la Renta. Hathaway has been a brand ambassador for Bulgari since 2022.—
Hannah Malach,
WWD,
11 Mar. 2025
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This foundation becomes your silent ambassador to the executive search community.—
Isabelita Castilho,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
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For example, for a recent vintage, Pommier collaborated with French jazz composer Franck Tortiller, who then created an album inspired by the world of wine.—
Rachel King,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
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Delta, for example, said in November that just 43% of its sales last year came from the main cabin, while 57% came from premium seats and its loyalty program.—
Leslie Josephs,
CNBC,
2 Mar. 2025
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Starbucks's Revolving Door Of CEOs Has Impacted Performance Starbucks’ management team has changed leadership four times in five years, leading to difficulty for the company to keep its typical strong financial performance year-over-year.—
Shelley E. Kohan,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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The drink resembles a typical chai, but the topping is where the drink gets its fruity flavor.—
Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 Mar. 2025
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Records showed that Worthy had been arrested Friday by deputies and held in the county jail on a charge of assault on a family or household member in which their breath was impeded, or choking in common terms.—
Dave Skretta,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Mar. 2025
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Consequently, if work requirements are imposed on nondisabled, working-age Medicaid recipients, that would affect a large number of people who are not currently in compliance, said Kevin Corinth, deputy director at the Center on Opportunity and Social Mobility at the American Enterprise Institute.—
Lorie Konish,
CNBC,
9 Mar. 2025
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Secretary of State Marco Rubio, national security adviser Mike Waltz, and Middle East special envoy Steve Witoff attended the first meeting earlier this month with Russia Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in Saudi Arabia, with discussions including Ukraine and their own economic arrangement.—
Naomi Lim,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
1 Mar. 2025
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Trump's Middle East envoy, Steve Witkoff, has earned Trump's trust as an adept negotiator given his breakthrough on the Israel-Hamas ceasefire in Gaza but he has also been tapped to play a role in putting an end to the Russia-Ukraine war, potentially limiting his bandwidth.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Feb. 2025
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Once the brewing period was over, the scientists analyzed the water samples to see how the heavy metal levels had changed (if at all).—
Ben Coxworth,
New Atlas,
1 Mar. 2025
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Do customer ratings matter more, or the sample work?—
Rowan Briggs,
The Mercury News,
28 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The Islanders filled up Nassau Coliseum one more time in the spring of 2021, when another delirious run to the semis provided the backdrop and the soundtrack as life seemed to return to normal.—
Jerry Beach,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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Veterans Affairs benefits, including pensions and disability checks, would also continue as normal under a shutdown.—
Nik Popli,
TIME,
6 Mar. 2025
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“Representative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/representative. Accessed 14 Mar. 2025.
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