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as in delegates
a person who acts or does business for another
a representative from the car dealership called to ask how we were enjoying the new car
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as in ambassadors
a person sent on a mission to represent another
I speak on this matter as a representative of the people of the U.S.
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as in examples
one of a group or collection that shows what the whole is like
this song is a fairly good representative of the other songs on the album
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Recent Examples of representatives
In 1976, there were 18 Black representatives in Congress; today there are 67.
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Susan Bence,
NPR,
4 July 2026
Other performers have yet to be officially confirmed by attendees or representatives for Swift and Kelce at the time of publication, though Paul McCartney and Tim McGraw are both believed to have also taken the stage.
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Jaimie Potters,
InStyle,
4 July 2026
Altus Power representatives fired back with a statement of their own.
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City News Service,
Daily News,
4 July 2026
In Sanford, the site of Seminole County’s official bicentennial celebration, city and county dignitaries joined bicentennial committee representatives in-opening-ceremony dedications.
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Orlando Sentinel Staff,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 July 2026
Turkish government and tourism representatives did not respond to inquiries from The Washington Post on Friday.
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Hannah Sampson,
Washington Post,
3 July 2026
Key Facts At least eight states, nearly all of which are led by Democratic governors, will not send representatives to the fair, according to multiple outlets.
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Antonio Pequeño Iv,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2026
Along with Rapino and CFO Joe Berchtold, those listed as Live Nation representatives included the likes of prominent Trumpworld figures Kellyanne Conway, Mike Davis and Richard Grenell.
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Ethan Millman,
HollywoodReporter,
24 June 2026
Large wine companies such as Constellation, Delicato, Gallo and The Wine Group — all of which have multiple representatives on Wine Institute’s board — hired lobbyists for work related to the bill, state lobbying disclosure records show.
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Lizzie Kane,
Sacbee.com,
24 June 2026
Susan Bence,
NPR,
4 July 2026
Other performers have yet to be officially confirmed by attendees or representatives for Swift and Kelce at the time of publication, though Paul McCartney and Tim McGraw are both believed to have also taken the stage.
—
Jaimie Potters,
InStyle,
4 July 2026
Altus Power representatives fired back with a statement of their own.
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City News Service,
Daily News,
4 July 2026
In Sanford, the site of Seminole County’s official bicentennial celebration, city and county dignitaries joined bicentennial committee representatives in-opening-ceremony dedications.
—
Orlando Sentinel Staff,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 July 2026
Turkish government and tourism representatives did not respond to inquiries from The Washington Post on Friday.
—
Hannah Sampson,
Washington Post,
3 July 2026
Key Facts At least eight states, nearly all of which are led by Democratic governors, will not send representatives to the fair, according to multiple outlets.
—
Antonio Pequeño Iv,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2026
Along with Rapino and CFO Joe Berchtold, those listed as Live Nation representatives included the likes of prominent Trumpworld figures Kellyanne Conway, Mike Davis and Richard Grenell.
—
Ethan Millman,
HollywoodReporter,
24 June 2026
Large wine companies such as Constellation, Delicato, Gallo and The Wine Group — all of which have multiple representatives on Wine Institute’s board — hired lobbyists for work related to the bill, state lobbying disclosure records show.
—
Lizzie Kane,
Sacbee.com,
24 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for representatives
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Button Gwinnett didn’t want to be in Philadelphia for the Second Continental Congress in the summer of 1776, and not just because a heat wave gripped the city and delegates dressed in wool and powdered wigs.
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But on July 2, 1776, as the mighty British army sailed into New York Harbor, the delegates in Philadelphia's Independence Hall voted yea.
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In an era when athletes are often measured by their social media following or endorsement portfolio, Isaac quietly became one of Central Florida’s most dependable ambassadors.
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The Inyambo breed stands apart as cultural ambassadors and heritage symbols in Rwanda and Uganda.
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Other examples include the Department of Justice's lawsuit against RealPage, which has been accused of helping landlords drive up rent prices, and the DOJ's lawsuit against Agri Stats, a data-sharing company accused of helping the meatpacking industry inflate grocery prices.
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Most Americans today are familiar with some of the famous examples, like Bostonians dumping tea in the harbor in response to the Tea Act of 1773.
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The names of the man, the deputies and the Plantation officer were not released.
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Investigators said deputies then conducted a tactical retreat while continuing to order the suspect to drop the weapon.
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The talks come after the Qatari prime minister met with US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner on Tuesday to discuss ongoing US-Iran talks and regional developments.
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The envoys won’t be having direct negotiations with Iranian diplomats while in Qatar’s capital, Doha, said Majed al-Ansari, a spokesman for Qatar’s Foreign Ministry.
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The refs started handing out technical fouls like free samples, slapping Thomas and Hines-Allen with a double technical.
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To complete the project, Byrne brought on inker Paul Wills, who had impressed him with samples posted to Byrne’s website, along with colorists Lovern Kindzierski, Leonard O’Grady, Ruth Resmond and Carlos Lopez, with letterer Patrick Brosseau.
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Before choosing a whitening method, check the care label for guidance on water temperature, safe cleaning agents, and recommended drying methods.
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When your workforce includes full-time employees, fractional specialists and AI agents, culture becomes about how work gets done, not who does it.
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While theology and ministry studies were designated as nonprofessional, the master of divinity degree often pursued by eventual pastors or ministers does retain professional status.
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There were few professional doctors, so healthcare came from midwives, bonesetters who also cut hair and removed cataracts, ministers, and community members, including apothecaries and plantation root doctors who were knowledgeable about plants.
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“Representatives.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/representatives. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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