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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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A representative for the Secret Service confirmed to the BBC on Sunday evening that "the investigation continues".

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

Lee and his colleagues used data from the nationally representative National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, a long-running health survey of the United States population.

From Science Daily • Apr. 4, 2026

He says the Mercor representative replied to say he would discuss it with the team.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

A representative for SpaceX didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

“Rest assured you have all received marks that are fair and representative of your work throughout the past year.”

From "Moon Over Manifest" by Clare Vanderpool