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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
• Tom Yulsman, Discover Magazine , 8 Nov. 2024
• Corey Buhay, Outside Online , 8 Nov. 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
• Thao Nguyen, USA TODAY , 5 Nov. 2024
• Earl Carr, Forbes , 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

Cite this Entry

“Representation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus , Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/representation. Accessed 15 Nov. 2024.

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Synonyms and antonyms of representation in English

Representation, illustration.

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