Thesaurus results for REPRESENT

represent

verb

ˌre-pri-ˈzent

Definition of represent

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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Relevance

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 Those children were held in custody for an average of 194 days before being released to sponsors, which lawyers who represent the children say is unusually long and has been detrimental to the health and safety of the children. — Chiara Eisner, NPR, 1 Aug. 2026 That became the foundation of the Clean Network, which grew to 60 nations representing nearly two-thirds of global GDP and more than 200 telecommunications companies. — Keith Krach, Fortune, 1 Aug. 2026 For Bhairavi Desai, head of the New York Taxi Workers Alliance, unlicensed drivers also represent a threat to the business of those drivers who do everything by the book. — Evan Simko-Bednarski, New York Daily News, 1 Aug. 2026 But keep in mind that your check in hand doesn’t necessarily represent your taxable gain. — Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for represent

Recent Examples of Synonyms for represent

Verb

Russia's Defense Ministry characterized the attack as a large-scale strike on military-industrial and logistics sites in Kyiv, according to reports in Russian media.

— Greg Myre, NPR, 1 Aug. 2026
Several residents who spoke at the meetings characterized the opposition as a vocal minority of residents who have fixated on a few mostly parochial issues.

— John Moritz, Hartford Courant, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of characterize

Verb

The artist duo Motus created the murals in each room to depict the connection between Kabutocho's history and its present, with palettes ranging from spring green to lake blue.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 July 2026
The posting spree began with a post depicting CNN journalist Kaitlan Collins as trans social media star Dylan Muvaney—retreading on a comment the president made during the White House Correspondents’ Dinner.

— Siladitya Ray, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026

Definition of depict

Verb

The bridge — which connects Detroit and Windsor, Ontario — was named after legendary Canadian hockey player Gordie Howe who played for the Detroit Red Wings, symbolizing the longstanding relationship between the two countries.

— Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 22 July 2026
Clouds, which for the artist Biggers symbolize potential and mutability, formed the theme of the evening, hanging over dinner on the museum’s terrace in synthetic cotton and wire constructions from an event designer.

— Vanessa Grigoriadis, Vanity Fair, 21 July 2026

Definition of symbolize

Verb

Dakota Johnson and Ellen Burstyn will both portray Marilyn Monroe in a new short film, Flesh Impact, which released its first photos.

— Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 28 July 2026
Elsewhere, Washington is portrayed astride a horse or atop a column; shirtless, in classical garb, or, more commonly, in a long coat and tricorn.

— Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 27 July 2026

Definition of portray

Verb

Unlike ancient Roman baths that relied on standing pools, Ottoman hammam architecture is defined by fresh, continuous flowing water across heated stone slabs (göbek taşı).

— Lilian Raji, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
This season, though, will be defined by the head coach’s offseason evaluation of, well, himself.

— Sam McDowell July 31, Kansas City Star, 31 July 2026