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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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
Trump endorsed Gruters at the end of a post about current RNC Chairman Michael Whatley, who is expected to step down from his position to seek a soon-to-be-open seat in the U.S. Senate representing North Carolina.
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Miami Herald Staff, Miami Herald, 25 July 2025
Santos was elected in 2022, flipping a wealthy district representing parts of Queens and Long Island for the GOP.
—Philip Marcelo, Chicago Tribune, 25 July 2025
The share price closed at approximately $14.34 per share, representing a 38% increase for the day.
—Sara Chernikoff, USA Today, 25 July 2025
This year’s budget slashed the state’s contribution to Tri-Rail from $42 million a year to $15 million, a cut that represents FDOT’s interpretation of a Florida statute mandating funding of the commuter line that serves 4.4 million riders a year.
—Rafael Olmeda, Sun Sentinel, 25 July 2025
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Miami Herald Staff, Miami Herald, 25 July 2025
Santos was elected in 2022, flipping a wealthy district representing parts of Queens and Long Island for the GOP.
—Philip Marcelo, Chicago Tribune, 25 July 2025
The share price closed at approximately $14.34 per share, representing a 38% increase for the day.
—Sara Chernikoff, USA Today, 25 July 2025
This year’s budget slashed the state’s contribution to Tri-Rail from $42 million a year to $15 million, a cut that represents FDOT’s interpretation of a Florida statute mandating funding of the commuter line that serves 4.4 million riders a year.
—Rafael Olmeda, Sun Sentinel, 25 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for represent
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But despite still amassing wins and accolades, Ledecky – whose early career was characterized by outrageously fast times – hadn’t bagged a world record in seven years.—
Amy Woodyatt,
CNN Money,
25 July 2025
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And all these studies are based on self-reporting by individuals, and family members may characterize their roles differently.—
Howard Gleckman,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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The final glimpse of their lives depicted them in Paris raising Tali (Isla Gie in Tony & Ziva).—
Ryan Coleman Published,
EW.com,
24 July 2025
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The 2005 adaptation of the beloved Marvel comics depicted the origin story of the foursome, played by Ioan Gruffudd, Jessica Alba, Chris Evans and Michael Chiklis.—
Brendan Le,
People.com,
24 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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The Grand Canyon has never been adequately described in words or music notes.—
Tom Zoellner,
AZCentral.com,
25 July 2025
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Survivor syndrome, a term from organizational psychology, describes what happens next.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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AnnaSophia Robb portrayed Violet Beauregarde, the bubble-gum obsessed child who finds a Golden Ticket and is ultimately turned into a blueberry.—
Jordana Comiter,
People.com,
15 July 2025
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When not painting biblical scenes and images of saints, these artists were portraying the rich and powerful.—
Jim Higgins,
jsonline.com,
15 July 2025
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Betts spent the All-Star break — his first healthy break when he wasn’t named an All-Star since 2015 — back in the Nashville, Tenn., area, working out at a facility and continuing his deluge of swings that have defined his season.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
20 July 2025
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Whether the pending head of editorial content reports to Anna Wintour, Lauren Sanchez Bezos, or some yet-unknown successor, Vogue’s uphill battle requires earning influence with audiences no longer trusting it to define trends.—
Lilian Raji,
Forbes.com,
19 July 2025
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“Represent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/represent. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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