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
What makes this show so special is that these are all very real representations of what many Black people are truly like.
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Lynnette Nicholas, Parents, 6 Feb. 2025
For years, the conversation around diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) has been centered on corporate programs, boardroom representation, and policy debates.
—John Hope Bryant, TIME, 5 Feb. 2025
By the numbers: In June 2020 Google announced a goal to increase the representation in leadership of women and minorities by 2025.
—Ina Fried, Axios, 5 Feb. 2025
That authentic representation has been praised in a region full of diversity.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 28 Jan. 2025
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Lynnette Nicholas, Parents, 6 Feb. 2025
For years, the conversation around diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) has been centered on corporate programs, boardroom representation, and policy debates.
—John Hope Bryant, TIME, 5 Feb. 2025
By the numbers: In June 2020 Google announced a goal to increase the representation in leadership of women and minorities by 2025.
—Ina Fried, Axios, 5 Feb. 2025
That authentic representation has been praised in a region full of diversity.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 28 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for representation
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Some have said the film is a poor depiction of the trans community.—
Kalhan Rosenblatt,
NBC News,
7 Feb. 2025
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The depiction of the two swans has been both an enigma and a source of inspiration for artists.—
Angelica Frey,
JSTOR Daily,
3 Feb. 2025
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Faithful stares at her younger image with a hint of wistful pride.—
Debra Rae Cohen,
Rolling Stone,
10 Feb. 2025
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Taylor Swift wasn’t exactly welcomed with open arms by every person at the 2025 Super Bowl, with the pop star receiving boos from some members of the crowd when her image appeared on the Caesars Superdome jumbotron Sunday (Feb. 9).—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
10 Feb. 2025
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Experts say a portrait bought at an antique market in France about 15 years ago is in fact an early painting by Amedeo Modigliani, according to Corriere Adriatico.—
The Editors of ARTnews,
ARTnews.com,
6 Feb. 2025
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The Women by Kristin Hannah (St. Martin’s Press: $30) An intimate portrait of coming of age in a dangerous time.—
The California Independent Booksellers Alliance,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Feb. 2025
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The lottery player scored $100,000 during the Feb. 12 drawing, according to the Texas Lottery.—
Helena Wegner,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Feb. 2025
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The Art Institute offered a foretaste of the collection through two exhibitions — one focused on Neoclassical paintings, the other on French Revolution-era drawings — in the fall.—
Hannah Edgar,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Feb. 2025
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And consider this: Only two of the last 10 BAFTA winners for best film went on to win the Oscar for best picture — Nomadland in 2021 and Oppenheimer in 2024.—
Paul Grein,
Billboard,
16 Feb. 2025
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Conclusion Guy Bisson’s analysis paints a picture of a film industry adapting to a new normal.—
Jamie Lang,
Variety,
16 Feb. 2025
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Editors’ Picks Source photographs for illustration above: Focus Features; Ullstein Bild, via Getty Images; Everett Collection.—
Jim Shepard,
New York Times,
12 Feb. 2025
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There are also helpful illustrations and a few chapters about mathematics.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2025
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The photographs were taken by Jonathan Rach, who also filmed much of the trek for NIN’s 1997 documentary/concert film, Closure.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
18 Feb. 2025
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The exhibition that was up at the time of our visit showcased photographs by Frank Stewart, which capture celebratory and tragic moments in African American culture.—
Frances MacDougall,
Southern Living,
17 Feb. 2025
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“Representation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/representation. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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