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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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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
Drowning Dry was recently selected to represent Lithuania in the Best International Feature Film category at the 97th Academy Awards.
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Zac Ntim, Deadline, 21 Nov. 2024
David Black, the founder of the eponymous New York literary agency known for representing hundreds of authors across genres, points out that many publication dates are usually years away from deal announcements.
—Jordan Michelman, The Atlantic, 21 Nov. 2024
One place to start would be selling dozens of parishes that appear to be without priests, said Jeff Anderson, an attorney representing more than 100 victims.
—Jakob Rodgers, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
Swartz, who represents Area 3, leads Michelle O’Brien with 56.94% of votes.
—Alexcia Negrete, Orange County Register, 9 Nov. 2024
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Zac Ntim, Deadline, 21 Nov. 2024
David Black, the founder of the eponymous New York literary agency known for representing hundreds of authors across genres, points out that many publication dates are usually years away from deal announcements.
—Jordan Michelman, The Atlantic, 21 Nov. 2024
One place to start would be selling dozens of parishes that appear to be without priests, said Jeff Anderson, an attorney representing more than 100 victims.
—Jakob Rodgers, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
Swartz, who represents Area 3, leads Michelle O’Brien with 56.94% of votes.
—Alexcia Negrete, Orange County Register, 9 Nov. 2024
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These problems are characterized by algorithms that can solve them in a time that increases polynomially with the input size.Suvarna Krishnan, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
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The weighted pack can help pull your shoulders back, mitigating some of the effects of upper crossed syndrome, a condition characterized by tightness and weakness in the muscles of the neck, upper back, and shoulders, Blinch says.Alyssa Ages, Outside Online, 18 Nov. 2024
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In the book, Dave depicted Toph (short for Christopher) as a guileless kid, the personification of hope.Gary Baum, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Nov. 2024
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This all changed a few years ago, when Seagate launched hard drives depicting Lucasfilm and Marvel characters and themes.PCMAG, PCMAG, 17 Nov. 2024
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Over the years, her relationship with Yves Saint Laurent symbolized a blend of avant-garde bravura and classic glamour, establishing her as a perennial fashion icon.Alfredo Mineo, WWD, 21 Nov. 2024
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Perhaps its that the lace symbolizes a 400-year-old fish net tradition, spearheaded by women in Indian fishing towns.Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 19 Nov. 2024
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Lynda Poe, the Operation Christmas Child drop-off team leader, described one Lake Lure church member’s harrowing survival story.Jasmine Baehr, Fox News, 20 Nov. 2024
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The Nope star stopped by The Tonight Show on Tuesday night (Nov. 19) to describe the scary moment to host Jimmy Fallon, complete with a pretty dead-on Nicki impersonation.Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 20 Nov. 2024
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Other elements add more layers, including Cross getting ensnared in a Black Lives Matter protest and having Alex face a real freak of a nemesis, portrayed with depraved confidence by Ryan Eggold.Randy Myers, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
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Storied actor Denzel Washington has taken on the project of adapting August Wilson’s cycle of 10 plays that portray slices of Black life in each decade of the 1900s.Ronda Racha Penrice, NBC News, 9 Nov. 2024
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The top-line equipment list is complemented by elements that define luxury.James Raia, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
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Trump’s first administration, which included two impeachments, was defined by his penchant for smashing norms.Stephen Engelberg, ProPublica, 6 Nov. 2024
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“Represent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/represent. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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