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
Some of the defendants did not have legal representation listed at the time of publication, and none of the defendants had responded to the lawsuit at the time of publication.
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Audrey Conklin, FOXNews.com, 13 July 2025
Scott has also been assigned new representation after his first attorney was allowed to withdraw from the case.
—Kansas City Star, 10 July 2025
The Nuggets presented both options to Jokic in conversations with him and his representation.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 10 July 2025
Under an emergency protocol to deal with the issue, criminal defendants in the district court level could be released if they’ve been detained for more than seven days without legal representation.
—Flint McColgan, Boston Herald, 9 July 2025
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Audrey Conklin, FOXNews.com, 13 July 2025
Scott has also been assigned new representation after his first attorney was allowed to withdraw from the case.
—Kansas City Star, 10 July 2025
The Nuggets presented both options to Jokic in conversations with him and his representation.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 10 July 2025
Under an emergency protocol to deal with the issue, criminal defendants in the district court level could be released if they’ve been detained for more than seven days without legal representation.
—Flint McColgan, Boston Herald, 9 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for representation
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The episode, which aired July 23, ruffled more than a few feathers with its depiction of President Donald Trump.—
Alexis Simmerman,
Austin American Statesman,
26 July 2025
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The president was depicted similarly to South Park’s depiction of Saddam Hussein in its 1999 feature-length movie, South Park: Bigger, Longer and Uncut: ill-tempered, conniving and cruel.—
Kevin Dolak,
HollywoodReporter,
24 July 2025
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Check out images of the iconic statue over the years.—
Lorenzino Estrada,
AZCentral.com,
29 July 2025
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Judging by Walters' press release, the suspicion appears to be that someone in the room had a phone, tablet, or laptop connected to or previously paired with the television, and that the images were coming from that machine.—
Nate Anderson,
ArsTechnica,
28 July 2025
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There’s also a portrait of an adult Dolly in the lobby on the opposite side of the lobby.—
Robin Raven,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
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These stories are not portraits of strangers, but shared moments of recognition, care, and resistance.—
Vogue,
Vogue,
25 July 2025
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Winning Daily 3 numbers from July 19 drawing Midday: 9-1-5 Evening: 1-2-3 Check Daily 3 payouts and previous drawings here.—
Detroit Free Press Staff,
Freep.com,
19 July 2025
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Midday: 1-3-1 Evening: 3-4-9 Check Pick 3 payouts and previous drawings here.—
Jordan Kellogg,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
19 July 2025
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Actor Paddy Considine shared a picture of Osbourne on Instagram.—
Marina Watts,
People.com,
22 July 2025
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For trucking cases where liability can hinge on a phone interaction seconds before impact, logical extraction provides an incomplete and potentially misleading picture.—
Lars Daniel,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
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The Beverly Hilton also teamed up with local artist Henry Kaye to create original illustrations and designs that honor its legacy.—
Jennifer Kester,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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The cover is an illustration of Ohtani and his dog, who is holding a baseball in his mouth.—
Oc Register,
Oc Register,
18 July 2025
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Newman and Curtin also were responsible for one of the night's most moving moments, holding up a photograph of the late Gilda Radner during the cast's goodbyes at the end of the show.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
EW.com,
24 July 2025
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On October 16, 1994, the Los Angeles Times ran a photograph of the protests against the ballot initiative, showing Cesar Chavez Avenue, named after the co-founder of the United Farm Workers union, jam-packed with Angelenos flying Mexican flags.—
Geraldo Cadava,
New Yorker,
23 July 2025
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“Representation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/representation. Accessed 3 Aug. 2025.
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