as in depiction
a visual design intended to look like someone or something
The cave was painted with representations of horses and bison.
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Recent Examples of representation
And this world in which so much is about your presentation and kind of the superficial representation and beauty, the status that comes from beauty and privilege comes in different forms.
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Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 22 May 2025
Innovative recently signed Denim Richards and Barry O’Brien for literary representation.
—Matt Minton, Variety, 22 May 2025
The author makes no representation and assumes no responsibility for the accuracy of information contained in this article.
—William Jones, USA Today, 17 May 2025
The Newhouse family will continue as shareholders in the combined entity and have board representation.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 16 May 2025
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Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 22 May 2025
Innovative recently signed Denim Richards and Barry O’Brien for literary representation.
—Matt Minton, Variety, 22 May 2025
The author makes no representation and assumes no responsibility for the accuracy of information contained in this article.
—William Jones, USA Today, 17 May 2025
The Newhouse family will continue as shareholders in the combined entity and have board representation.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 16 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for representation
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The documentary style in underground cinema, handheld cameras, the use of non-professional actors, and the unfiltered depiction of real life is not dissimilar to the lyrical and auditory structures of Persian rap.—
Ali Farahmand,
IndieWire,
23 May 2025
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While that sounds like a pretty straightforward set up, there are plenty of dark twists and turns, including a chilling depiction of the aftermath of physical abuse.—
James Factora,
Them.,
22 May 2025
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Time and time again, the AI spit out images that were strikingly, unmistakably...—
John Werner,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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Scientists created the Mars rover's newest self-portrait by stitching together 59 individual images taken by Perseverance's camera, which is located at the end of its robotic arm.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
29 May 2025
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Monumental staircases, fountains, friezes and portraits quietly transformed the Oasi Zegna landscape into a living museum, according to the company.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
27 May 2025
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Inside the lobby, a large portrait of DeSantis is prominently displayed next to framed pictures of former Florida governors.—
Ana Ceballos,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 May 2025
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The book explores Tessa’s discovery of both the public and private history that her family had fled, told in expressionistic black and white drawings over nearly 400 pages.—
Rob Salkowitz,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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Explore the latest lottery news & results When are the West Virginia Lottery drawings held?—
Jay Cannon,
USA Today,
31 May 2025
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Biden posted a picture on social media with his wife, Jill, after the announcement.—
Sam Woodward,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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The strike notice followed an industrial inquiry commission report on the negotiations that painted a bleak picture of Canada Post’s financial health.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
23 May 2025
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Perhaps there’s no better illustration of Faena’s success in cultivating regenerative relationships than artist-patron Lyra Drake.—
Lilian Raji,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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Emblazoned with colorful graphics, the illustrations include, beach balls, popsicles, suns, bikinis, barbecue grills, and aptly fruits.—
Charlie Carballo,
Footwear News,
20 May 2025
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And then, in close-up, a bulldozer turns over rubble, and a family photograph is glimpsed in the debris, a tattered symbol of what has been lost.—
Catherine Bray,
Variety,
25 May 2025
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The first photograph ad of the 91B also highlighted its durability.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
22 May 2025
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“Representation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/representation. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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