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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
But in a world that champions aggressive active ingredients and treatments, the establishment of their Maisons, or treatment destinations, represents an excitingluxury skincare offering that addresses skin-aging while rebuilding its integrity.
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Jessica Ourisman, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Lawler represents New York’s 17th Congressional District, which includes parts of the Hudson River Valley.
—Daniel S. Levine, People.com, 4 Oct. 2024
This cost represents a drag on economic growth that affects every corner of the economy, but not every community, company, or firm will be equally hit.
—Justin Worland, TIME, 4 Oct. 2024
The guide below represents our undisputed picks for the best Amazon gifts of 2024.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024
According to the Pew Research Center validated voter study of the 2020 electorate, this change represents a shift of 2 points among white voters, while according to the 2020 Cooperative Election Study, this represents a shift of 3 points.
—Mary Radcliffe, ABC News, 4 Oct. 2024
Housed in beautiful festive packaging to bring that Christmas spirit, Liberty’s calendar represents the iconic beauty hall in its famous Regent Street store.
—Denise Primbet, Glamour, 4 Oct. 2024
But this deal represents the tourism capital’s new playbook of using pro football to attract the attention of potential visitors from overseas who typically deliver significantly more spending than domestic visitors.
—Eric Jackson, Sportico.com, 4 Oct. 2024
Jessica Ourisman, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Lawler represents New York’s 17th Congressional District, which includes parts of the Hudson River Valley.
—Daniel S. Levine, People.com, 4 Oct. 2024
This cost represents a drag on economic growth that affects every corner of the economy, but not every community, company, or firm will be equally hit.
—Justin Worland, TIME, 4 Oct. 2024
The guide below represents our undisputed picks for the best Amazon gifts of 2024.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024
According to the Pew Research Center validated voter study of the 2020 electorate, this change represents a shift of 2 points among white voters, while according to the 2020 Cooperative Election Study, this represents a shift of 3 points.
—Mary Radcliffe, ABC News, 4 Oct. 2024
Housed in beautiful festive packaging to bring that Christmas spirit, Liberty’s calendar represents the iconic beauty hall in its famous Regent Street store.
—Denise Primbet, Glamour, 4 Oct. 2024
But this deal represents the tourism capital’s new playbook of using pro football to attract the attention of potential visitors from overseas who typically deliver significantly more spending than domestic visitors.
—Eric Jackson, Sportico.com, 4 Oct. 2024
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These shows have a sweet but limited view of a healthy, modern, gay relationship, devoid of the horniness, anxiety, and free thinking that characterizes many current relationships.Barry Levitt, TIME, 15 Oct. 2024
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Energy conservation characterizes sleep in sharks Emilie Lucchesi has written for some of the country's largest newspapers, including The New York Times, Chicago Tribune and Los Angeles Times.Discover Magazine, Discover Magazine, 1 Oct. 2024
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In a gut-wrenching scene that drew criticism after the film's premiere at the Cannes Film Festival, The Apprentice depicts the future president raping his wife.EW.com, EW.com, 3 Oct. 2024
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Chapter 2 depicts an event called the Pentecost, when disciples of Jesus were gathered together.Dara Delgado, The Conversation, 3 Oct. 2024
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The color purple, which has historically been associated with the strength of women, represents domestic violence awareness, and the leash symbolizes the unbreakable bond between people and their pets.Bruna Nessif, Variety, 1 Oct. 2024
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For instance, pink tourmaline has been associated with love and compassion, while green tourmaline symbolizes courage and strength, according to the Institute.Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 1 Oct. 2024
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The report describes brain injuries, and cuts and bruises on his head and other areas.Adrian Sainz, TIME, 4 Oct. 2024
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Do the hiring practices of a handful of élite outlets really measure up to the stakes and moral seriousness of the decades of conflict that Coates describes?Jay Caspian Kang, The New Yorker, 4 Oct. 2024
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The veteran actor portrays a woman grappling with memory loss in director Suman Ghosh’s Bengali-language drama.Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 21 Oct. 2024
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During a New York Comic Con panel with cast members Matt Smith, Fabien Frankel and Tom Glynn-Carney, the actors said that Rhys Ifans, who portrays Otto Hightower, is the cast member most likely to not know what is going on — or break character the most — causing hilarity to ensue.Marina Watts, People.com, 21 Oct. 2024
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Before initiating the collaboration, establish a structured communication plan that defines how updates, issues and progress will be discussed.Vamsi Gosu, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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The Sedona Visitor’s Bureau defines vortexes as areas where the Earth’s energy is thought to be highly concentrated, creating a unique environment that promotes healing, introspection, and personal transformation and move in a spiral-like up and down movement.Erica Wertheim Zohar, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
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“Represents.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/represents. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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