Synonyms of representation

  • as in depiction
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Thesaurus Definition of representation

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • illustration
  • resemblance
  • delineation
  • finger painting
  • hieroglyphic

Examples of representation in a Sentence

  • Reuters, NBC News , 7 Nov. 2024
  • Melinda Sheckells, The Hollywood Reporter , 5 Nov. 2024
  • Timothy Nerozzi, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government , 31 Oct. 2024
  • Christopher Cann, USA TODAY , 31 Oct. 2024
  • Rachel Corbett, Vulture , 5 Nov. 2024
  • Essence, Essence , 5 Nov. 2024
  • Ray Padilla, The Courier-Journal , 4 Nov. 2024
  • Lorenzino Estrada, The Arizona Republic , 3 Nov. 2024
  • Evelyn Cheng, CNBC , 5 Nov. 2024
  • Marcus Jones, IndieWire , 5 Nov. 2024
  • Amy Brady, Scientific American , 22 Oct. 2024
  • Brendan Leonard, Outside Online , 21 Oct. 2024
  • Jade Jackson, The Indianapolis Star , 5 Nov. 2024
  • Hikmat Mohammed, WWD , 5 Nov. 2024

Thesaurus Entries Near representation

representation

representational

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“Representation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus , Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/representation. Accessed 13 Nov. 2024.

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Representation, illustration.

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