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representing

ADJECTIVE
purporting to depict
Synonyms
STRONG
characterizing defining delineating depicting describing exhibiting illustrating interpreting mirroring personifying picturing portraying presenting reporting reproducing revealing showing symbolizing
Antonyms
WEAK
distorting misrepresentation misrepresenting
ADJECTIVE
acting as an agent
Synonyms
STRONG
serving
WEAK
acting for speaking for substituting for
Antonyms
WEAK
distorting misrepresentation misrepresenting

Example Sentences

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Harmon left the soap in 1978, but returned in the early 1990s to play a lawyer representing Cathy’s rival Viki Lord.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

So I think that is a structural problem, because, prosecutors, however they’re portrayed in the media, they’re representing the state.

From Slate • May 12, 2026

The courtroom standoff in Oakland, outside San Francisco, features some of the wealthiest people on the planet, representing tech companies at the leading edge of the AI revolution.

From Barron's • May 12, 2026

This would only be mitigation rather than any kind of defence, as the 'spy' would still be representing the club.

From BBC • May 12, 2026

“I’m sure Posada would be proud of our students who are performing today,” Principal Rivera concluded, “most of them representing Mexican culture. Please give them your undivided attention and enjoy today’s show.”

From "The First Rule of Punk" by Celia C. Pérez