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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
And the superlatives are running dry for Milenkovic, who represents the best £11million ($13.9m) Forest have spent in a long time.
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Paul Taylor, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
In 2022, a lawyer representing Christe Chen's parents said their daughter's body was so badly damaged that she couldn't be embalmed for return to the U.S. and her remains were cremated.
—CBS News, 16 Dec. 2024
Lawyers for Bhakta also represent two women who filed a lawsuit in June accusing Apple of systematically underpaying female workers in its engineering, marketing and AppleCare divisions.
—Daniel Wiessner, USA TODAY, 3 Dec. 2024
Throughout this image, filaments and wisps of different hues represent reflected starlight from still-forming protostars within the cloud.
—Alan Taylor, The Atlantic, 2 Dec. 2024
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Paul Taylor, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
In 2022, a lawyer representing Christe Chen's parents said their daughter's body was so badly damaged that she couldn't be embalmed for return to the U.S. and her remains were cremated.
—CBS News, 16 Dec. 2024
Lawyers for Bhakta also represent two women who filed a lawsuit in June accusing Apple of systematically underpaying female workers in its engineering, marketing and AppleCare divisions.
—Daniel Wiessner, USA TODAY, 3 Dec. 2024
Throughout this image, filaments and wisps of different hues represent reflected starlight from still-forming protostars within the cloud.
—Alan Taylor, The Atlantic, 2 Dec. 2024
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Every object from Lindquist is made in their Rhode Island studio of artists and makers and is characterized by the timelessness and collaborative spirit of artisan craft.Tanya Benedicto Klich, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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Beautiful Art Deco buildings, characterized by their streamlined elegance and bold geometry, have enchanted cities worldwide for nearly a century.Maya Chawla, Architectural Digest, 16 Dec. 2024
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The movie depicts the life of Lombardy peasant families working on farms for the same landlord during the late 19th century, casting actual farmers and locals instead of professional actors.Sandra Salibian, WWD, 13 Dec. 2024
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Meanwhile, Father Time is often depicted holding his scythe, signifying that every moment is fleeting.Julia Binswanger, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 Dec. 2024
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Catalonia’s Tourism Board says the log symbolizes the spirit of the forest, as well as protection and fertility, and helps to teach children patience.Chad de Guzman, TIME, 18 Dec. 2024
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The bright star at the apex symbolizes hope for the holiday.Jennifer Kester, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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Author John Neihardt described Crazy Horse in his book Black Elk Speaks as a person of great modesty and reserve but who was generous to the poor, elderly, and children.Chip Bell, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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Men ran off a porch, firing their own guns, as Givens described it to police and in an interview with the Journal Sentinel.John Diedrich, USA TODAY, 14 Dec. 2024
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Jessica Chastain and Casey Affleck portray his children as adults, while Matt Damon, John Lithgow, Michael Caine and Topher Grace each appear along the way as well.Tommy McArdle, People.com, 6 Dec. 2024
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As the movie portrays, on June 18, 1984, at 9:15pm at night, Berg pulled his car into his driveway, got out, and was shot dead by Order member Bruce Pierce.Olivia B. Waxman, TIME, 6 Dec. 2024
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Starting as a plugin for the collaborative interface design tool Figma, the tool allowed users to define and apply design tokens (like border radii, spacers, colors, and typography styles) consistently throughout projects.William Mullane, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
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The best modern party tops find a balance between staple and investment—with liquid-like textures defining them.Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 9 Dec. 2024
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“Represent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/represent. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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