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
The Texas Cattle Feeders Association represents the cattle-feeding industry in Texas, Oklahoma and New Mexico.
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Peter Burke, Fox News, 4 Mar. 2025
Oklahoma represents the sad conclusion of the Trail of Tears, and Tulsa serves as the meeting point for tribal nations—the Osage, Muscogee, and Cherokee.
—Nicholas Lalla, WIRED, 4 Mar. 2025
Unions representing hospital workers have spoken about staffing challenges, including the resignations of key staff members.
—Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 4 Mar. 2025
Rose died on September 30th, 2024, at the age of 83.
Jeffrey Lenkov, a lawyer who represented Rose prior to his death last year, reportedly met with Commissioner Manfred and MLB spokesman Pat Courney in December.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Mar. 2025
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Peter Burke, Fox News, 4 Mar. 2025
Oklahoma represents the sad conclusion of the Trail of Tears, and Tulsa serves as the meeting point for tribal nations—the Osage, Muscogee, and Cherokee.
—Nicholas Lalla, WIRED, 4 Mar. 2025
Unions representing hospital workers have spoken about staffing challenges, including the resignations of key staff members.
—Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 4 Mar. 2025
Rose died on September 30th, 2024, at the age of 83.
Jeffrey Lenkov, a lawyer who represented Rose prior to his death last year, reportedly met with Commissioner Manfred and MLB spokesman Pat Courney in December.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for represent
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Security Modern SaaS applications follow a development process characterized by frequent releases as new features and iterations become available.—
Ben Verghese,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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Another type of hyperpigmentation that kojic acid can help with is melasma—a stubborn and hard-to-treat skin condition characterized by splotchy, brown or grayish patches.—
Jenna Ryu,
SELF,
4 Mar. 2025
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Since Zendaya’s character in the trailer is depicted with brown eyes, naturally, Shrek advocates and scholars have come to the conclusion that Zendaya’s Shrek character must be trans.—
James Factora,
Them,
28 Feb. 2025
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Historically, sculpture has been one of the key ways to depict who is in charge and who is worth remembering.—
Shantay Robinson,
ARTnews.com,
28 Feb. 2025
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The deal also symbolized how Chevron had gone through a complete corporate life cycle while at Bishop Ranch.—
George Avalos,
The Mercury News,
26 Feb. 2025
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In Japan, where the flowers and the world’s infatuation with them originated, the cherry blossom (sakura in Japanese) symbolizes the fleeting nature of life.—
Alina Polishuk,
AFAR Media,
25 Feb. 2025
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The scent of its white spring flowers is sometimes described as mothball-like, which deters deer.—
Rita Pelczar,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 Mar. 2025
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But in the same meeting, Shedd also described TTS as a failing start-up.—
Matteo Wong,
The Atlantic,
2 Mar. 2025
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Both portrayed struggles within families and among different generations.—
Amitava Kumar,
The New Yorker,
8 Mar. 2025
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Shifting the Household Financial Paradigm Historically, popular culture often portrayed men as the family financiers while women managed daily household tasks.—
Dave Birnbaum,
Forbes,
8 Mar. 2025
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Under Chief of Space Operations Gen. Chance Saltzman, the Space Force has defined a highly effective strategy; corresponding operational concepts and technologies; and a new training regimen to ensure U.S. equities in space are secured.—
David A. Deptula,
Forbes,
9 Mar. 2025
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Silversands Grand Anse Modern design and luxe amenities define Silversands Grand Anse, an intimate, upscale collection of 43 rooms and eight villas, complete with a spacious spa and spectacular dining.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Mar. 2025
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“Represent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/represent. Accessed 16 Mar. 2025.
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