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representative

[rep-ri-zen-tuh-tiv] / ˌrɛp rɪˈzɛn tə tɪv /
ADJECTIVE
characteristic, typical
Synonyms
STRONG
classic classical ideal model rep
WEAK
adumbrative archetypal delineative depictive emblematic evocative exemplary illustrative presentational prototypal prototypical quintessential symbolic symbolical
Antonyms
STRONG
imperfect
WEAK
atypical different uncharacteristic unrepresentative
NOUN
person who acts in the stead of another
Synonyms
STRONGEST
agent commissioner counselor delegate deputy lawyer legislator member senator
STRONG
attorney messenger proxy rep salesperson spokesperson
WEAK
assemblyperson congressperson councilor councilperson
Antonyms
WEAK
atypical
NOUN
typical example
Synonyms
STRONG
archetype case embodiment epitome exemplar illustration instance personification sample sampling specimen type
WEAK
case history
Antonyms
WEAK
atypical

Example Sentences

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Spain then refused to send any Spanish representative.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

A representative for Cross River did not immediately return a request for comment.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 16, 2026

A representative for Mills didn’t immediately respond to a request seeking comment Tuesday.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

Former Republican representative Marjorie Taylor Greene called it “more than blasphemy.”

From Salon • Apr. 14, 2026

Mom kept all her notes from every bank teller and embassy representative and African expert she talked to on a yellow legal pad.

From "I Will Always Write Back" by Caitlin Alifirenka and Martin Ganda

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