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as in delegate
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 ambassador
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 example
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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as in typical
having or showing the qualities associated with the members of a particular group or kind
a representative example of what that talented chef can do with even simple ingredients
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as in symbolical
having the function or meaning of an object or figure that stands for something else
a red cross on this map is representative of a hospital or other medical facility
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Recent Examples of representative
T. Christian Miller, ProPublica, 12 Apr. 2025
The administration this month removed a top Navy admiral from her post as U.S. military representative to the NATO Military Committee.
—Arkansas Online, 12 Apr. 2025
Jameelah Nasheed, Essence, 1 Apr. 2025
Teachers are growing increasingly worried about childhood hunger, with three-quarters reporting students come to school hungry, a nationally representative survey of U.S. teachers found.
—Sareen Habeshian, Axios, 31 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Then, during a phone call one day, an employee for the center was talking to a Blue Cross representative to obtain a prior authorization.
—T. Christian Miller, ProPublica, 12 Apr. 2025
The administration this month removed a top Navy admiral from her post as U.S. military representative to the NATO Military Committee.
—Arkansas Online, 12 Apr. 2025
Adjective
This was once a straightforward term representing efforts to create fair and representative workplaces.
—Jameelah Nasheed, Essence, 1 Apr. 2025
Teachers are growing increasingly worried about childhood hunger, with three-quarters reporting students come to school hungry, a nationally representative survey of U.S. teachers found.
—Sareen Habeshian, Axios, 31 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for representative
Noun
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After John Kerry’s speech accepting the nomination for president, balloons were supposed to drop from the ceiling onto the delegates below.—
Paul Grein,
Billboard,
13 Apr. 2025
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Sainz was spoken to by the FIA’s media delegate over his language on Friday morning in Bahrain ahead of opening practice at the Sakhir circuit.—
Luke Smith,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Recently, Unrivaled announced via ESPN Paige Bueckers, UConn star, and projected first pick in the draft has signed a three-year deal with the league after serving as a league ambassador this past season.—
Allison Smith,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Tyla was announced as a Pandora ambassador on April 8, before her Coachella 2025 performance.—
Renan Botelho,
Footwear News,
12 Apr. 2025
Noun
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In Southern California, for example, the 50501 spokesman says food drives are planned to support people who continue to struggle in the wake of the January wildfires as well as those who may be affected by the rising price of goods amid President Trump's tariffs.—
Emma Bowman,
NPR,
19 Apr. 2025
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For example, SuperMouth engineers toothbrushes designed to fit various contours of a human mouth, along with UV-sanitizing holders, custom formulations for toothpaste, and educational tools.—
Chris Gallagher,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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This means the storm was no longer feeding off ocean waters, and did not have the structural characteristics of a typical hurricane anymore.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
20 Apr. 2025
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In a typical spring, apply the herbicide in early to mid-April.—
Tim Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Shelley Webb is a supervising deputy in the criminal division of the City Attorney’s Office.—
Jeff McDonald,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Apr. 2025
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Two men were killed in a shooting near West Palm Beach on Saturday afternoon, deputies said.—
Angie DiMichele,
Sun Sentinel,
12 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Rubio and Trump international envoy Steve Witkoff head to Paris to meet with European and Ukrainian officials pleading Ukraine's case in its war with Russia.—
Domenico Montanaro,
NPR,
18 Apr. 2025
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Rubio and presidential envoy Steve Witkoff joined other top Ukrainian and European officials for hours of meetings.—
Alexis Simendinger,
The Hill,
18 Apr. 2025
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Detectives were able to obtain a sample of the fetal tissue, which was transported to the state forensic laboratory.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
17 Apr. 2025
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The victim experienced a miscarriage approximately six months into the pregnancy, at which point detectives obtained a sample of the fetal tissue.—
Muri Assunção,
New York Daily News,
17 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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This health condition occurs when your blood sugar is slightly higher than normal but not yet in the range for type 2 diabetes.—
Julia Ries,
Health,
9 Apr. 2025
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Augusta National operates differently than normal places.—
Brody Miller,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Representative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/representative. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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