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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
The deal represents a premium of about 42 percent to the company’s unaffected closing stock price on March 18, which was the last trading day prior to media speculation about the potential transaction.
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David Moin, WWD, 24 Dec. 2024
Minor injuries were reported to the officers, according to Officer Ken Kober, president of the union that represents Cincinnati police.
—Jennifer Edwards Baker, The Enquirer, 24 Dec. 2024
Many others are also talking about how the model represents a landmark in the quick march toward AGI and even the singularity.
—John Werner, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
The foray into smaller, sportier boats represents untapped business for Chris-Craft.
—Jaclyn Trop, Robb Report, 24 Dec. 2024
This represents an increase of 630 million individuals since 1990, with 14% of the global population with the disease.
—Omer Awan, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
For fintechs, 2025 represents an opportunity to prove that their innovations are not just disruptive but sustainable.
—Zennon Kapron, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
This gap represents both a challenge and an opportunity.
—Cynthia Pong, Jd, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
The price range represents three distinct models that can serve various needs and give a buyer the opportunity to transition out of renting, own an asset, and have a fairly quick return on investment.
—Jennifer Castenson, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
David Moin, WWD, 24 Dec. 2024
Minor injuries were reported to the officers, according to Officer Ken Kober, president of the union that represents Cincinnati police.
—Jennifer Edwards Baker, The Enquirer, 24 Dec. 2024
Many others are also talking about how the model represents a landmark in the quick march toward AGI and even the singularity.
—John Werner, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
The foray into smaller, sportier boats represents untapped business for Chris-Craft.
—Jaclyn Trop, Robb Report, 24 Dec. 2024
This represents an increase of 630 million individuals since 1990, with 14% of the global population with the disease.
—Omer Awan, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
For fintechs, 2025 represents an opportunity to prove that their innovations are not just disruptive but sustainable.
—Zennon Kapron, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
This gap represents both a challenge and an opportunity.
—Cynthia Pong, Jd, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
The price range represents three distinct models that can serve various needs and give a buyer the opportunity to transition out of renting, own an asset, and have a fairly quick return on investment.
—Jennifer Castenson, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for represents
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The result is a balance between functionality and style, which also characterizes his work as a fashion designer.Iñaki Laguardia, Architectural Digest, 24 Dec. 2024
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The guide characterizes Cariño as a Mexican and contemporary restaurant, where Chef Norman Fenton’s team offers a tasting menu of tacos with a modernist approach.Ahmed Ali Akbar, Chicago Tribune, 10 Dec. 2024
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The streaming service is also behind Ridley Scott's recent historical epic, Napoleon, which depicts the rise and fall of French Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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The film depicts an abusive relationship between Lively and Baldoni's characters.Caroline Thayer, Fox News, 23 Dec. 2024
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Beyond that, what's happening at First Baptist may be a model of the hope and rebirth that Christmas symbolizes for Christians.Sophie Carson, Journal Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
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Upon my arrival, I was embraced by the soothing sounds of nature and greeted with a traditional blessing of holy water and a sprinkle of rice on my forehead, which symbolizes prosperity and well-being.Megan Murphy, Travel + Leisure, 23 Dec. 2024
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Lahar describes a remarkable resilience in how people adapt to crisis conditions.Hessie Jones, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Friedman describes his first in-person meeting with co-leader Meqbil in Nicosia, Cyprus as transformative and reflected on a pivotal moment for the organization when hosting their cohort in Nicosia.Hessie Jones, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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King So portrays May Tao, a local journalist with a healthy distrust of the Wausau Police who harbors big secrets of her own.Denise Petski, Deadline, 20 Dec. 2024
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Little portrays Deputy Brent, Dana’s closest confidant on the force.Denise Petski, Deadline, 20 Dec. 2024
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Picking the right books for the days ahead can be tricky, because the atmosphere that defines the last dregs of the year can be fraught and contradictory.Amanda Parrish Morgan, The Atlantic, 23 Dec. 2024
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The PowerPoint presentation stated the curriculum defines terms such as gender identity, gender expression, cisgender, transgender, nonbinary and gender expansive.Patrick Hauf, Baltimore Sun, 21 Dec. 2024
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“Represents.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/represents. Accessed 4 Jan. 2025.
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