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as in characterizes
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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as in depicts
to present a picture of
a painting representing the ocean at sunrise
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as in symbolizes
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 represents
Al-Rasheed has also been a leader in urban development across Saudi Arabia and represents Saudi Arabia as a lead on Urban 20, which brings together mayors from major cities in G20 countries.
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Diane Brady, Fortune, 29 Oct. 2025
His swift rise has led some to wonder if his progressive agenda represents the future direction of the Democratic Party, which faces declining approval ratings.
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 28 Oct. 2025
Now in MotoGP, his ascent represents the fulfillment of a dream for his whole family.
—Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 28 Oct. 2025
But SpongeBob represents Nickelodeon and Paramount Pictures’ most valuable property, with countless merchandise products, TV series spinoffs, video game adaptations and even a 2017 Broadway musical version to date, so clearly nothing can be left to chance.
—Justin Lowe, HollywoodReporter, 28 Oct. 2025
Clean mobility cycle Nissan Canada’s new battery recycling initiative represents a significant step toward advancing its EV sustainability goals.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 28 Oct. 2025
Chief Executive Officer Justin Carmody said TechRoll represents the next era for drum motors, which combine precision engineering and advanced analytics.
—Arkansas Online, 28 Oct. 2025
Saudi Arabia represents one of the most exciting opportunities in the region.
—Ritu Upadhyay, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2025
Bad Bunny represents none of these values; his drag performances and style are the opposite of what families expect on football's biggest stage.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 21 Oct. 2025
Diane Brady, Fortune, 29 Oct. 2025
His swift rise has led some to wonder if his progressive agenda represents the future direction of the Democratic Party, which faces declining approval ratings.
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 28 Oct. 2025
Now in MotoGP, his ascent represents the fulfillment of a dream for his whole family.
—Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 28 Oct. 2025
But SpongeBob represents Nickelodeon and Paramount Pictures’ most valuable property, with countless merchandise products, TV series spinoffs, video game adaptations and even a 2017 Broadway musical version to date, so clearly nothing can be left to chance.
—Justin Lowe, HollywoodReporter, 28 Oct. 2025
Clean mobility cycle Nissan Canada’s new battery recycling initiative represents a significant step toward advancing its EV sustainability goals.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 28 Oct. 2025
Chief Executive Officer Justin Carmody said TechRoll represents the next era for drum motors, which combine precision engineering and advanced analytics.
—Arkansas Online, 28 Oct. 2025
Saudi Arabia represents one of the most exciting opportunities in the region.
—Ritu Upadhyay, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2025
Bad Bunny represents none of these values; his drag performances and style are the opposite of what families expect on football's biggest stage.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 21 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for represents
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Protest organizers have trained thousands in de-escalation techniques and have promised the day will be safe, even as political rhetoric characterizes demonstrators as being aligned with terrorist forces.—
Sarah D. Wire,
USA Today,
18 Oct. 2025
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The White House regularly characterizes undocumented immigrants as drivers of urban lawlessness, even though the data show that is not true.—
Sergio Martínez-Beltrán,
NPR,
17 Oct. 2025
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The front passenger door depicts Royce’s beloved summer home in West Wittering, on England’s south coast.—
Howard Walker,
Robb Report,
22 Oct. 2025
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Instead, the drama, written by Preston Max Allen and starring Moretz, depicts a single weekend of a family trying to survive amid the many battles that a single mom with a trans kid might face.—
Mathew Rodriguez,
Them.,
21 Oct. 2025
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His nightly healing symbolizes the inborn and relentless power of Man for revitalization and regeneration, his inalienable creative capacity.—
James Folta,
Literary Hub,
22 Oct. 2025
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In 2023, a statue of a warrior riding a horse that symbolizes the sister city relationship between San Jose and Pune, India, was swiped from Guadalupe River Park.—
Jason Green,
Mercury News,
22 Oct. 2025
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In the book, Birger describes the house’s history as guiding its future.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
28 Oct. 2025
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Intensity, on the other hand, describes the level of ground shaking at various locations and can vary depending on distance from the epicenter and local geological conditions.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
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Greenfield, who portrays Dave Johnson, shares two children with his wife Tess Sanchez.—
Ariana Quihuiz,
PEOPLE,
27 Oct. 2025
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Natalie Wood portrays Lucy's daughter, Anna, and the actress shot to stardom later that same year by appearing in Miracle on 34th Street.—
Steven Thrash,
Entertainment Weekly,
25 Oct. 2025
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The fine-structure constant, known as the Sommerfeld or alpha, is a dimensionless physical constant that defines how light interacts with matter.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Oct. 2025
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Jackson Hole, Wyoming A rugged and untamed spirit defines Jackson Hole, a resort that has long earned its reputation as a mecca for expert skiers.—
Charles Curkin,
Vogue,
27 Oct. 2025
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“Represents.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/represents. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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