representatives

noun

plural of representative
1
as in delegates
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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2
as in ambassadors
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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3
as in examples
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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Recent Examples of representatives Entertainment Weekly reached out to representatives for Petersen but did not immediately hear back. — Daysia Tolentino, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Aug. 2026 Department representatives met with city council members during weekly budget hearings to present in-depth budget reports and answer questions from councilors. — Gabriel Brito, Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 28 Aug. 2026 Expected attendees include entrepreneurs, educators, artists, youth leaders, faith leaders and public officials as well as representatives from temples and yoga centers. — ABC News, 28 Aug. 2026 Communicate with representatives who understand the needs of seniors and people with disabilities. — Freida Graves, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026 Paramount Skydance representatives are expected to meet on Monday with the California Attorney General’s office to discuss a potential settlement of the states’ antitrust case, according to two sources familiar with the situation. — Gene Maddaus, Variety, 22 Aug. 2026 Caruso was among the 95 state representatives who voted to pass the new law in 2023; 14 lawmakers voted against it. — Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 22 Aug. 2026 The music executive, whose roster includes artists like Lil Baby, Quavo, and JT, is currently receiving medical care, representatives for the label shared on social media. — Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 21 Aug. 2026 Agency representatives stated that local government consultations will conclude before the final developers are chosen. — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 21 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for representatives
  1. delegates
  2. ambassadors
  3. examples
  4. deputies
  5. envoys
  6. samples
  7. agents
  8. ministers
Noun
  • Barbers and tattoo artists prepared to become drivers for delegates and student volunteers to usher dignitaries.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 30 Aug. 2026
  • The party already held its endorsement convention, where delegates backed candidates for attorney general, secretary of state and other statewide offices.
    — Clara Hendrickson, Freep.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of delegates
Noun
  • Favier joined Dior in 2011 and worked closely with many of the fashion house’s high-profile ambassadors and clients, including Natalie Portman, Rihanna and Jennifer Lawrence.
    — Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Coco Gauff and Taylor Fritz are ambassadors for Oura, the USTA’s first official wearable partner.
    — Merlisa Lawrence Corbett, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of ambassadors
Noun
  • Silvester’s concept became the Falcon Study, a new interpretation of the original developed by his San Diego start-up Q7 Yacht Designs, with naval architecture by Dutch firm Dykstra, known for its work on the series of nascent J-Class examples.
    — Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 30 Aug. 2026
  • There are already examples in other sports of athletes moving between professional and college systems without producing the same alarm.
    — Joshua Hong, Fortune, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of examples
Noun
  • In his request for additional funding, Soptic said not funding more sheriff’s office personnel at this point could present serious safety concerns, including for inmates and deputies at the county’s jail.
    — Sofi Zeman August 31, Kansas City Star, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Gallegos was arrested by Sacramento County sheriff’s deputies in December 2020.
    — Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 31 Aug. 2026
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  • Kushner was one of a trio of envoys meeting with al-Hayya, with officials from mediating countries Egypt, Qatar and Turkey also there.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 16 Aug. 2026
  • When British envoys arrive, promising support for Rukumba’s independence from Uganda in exchange for access to the snow for scientific research, the village committee embraces the deal as progress.
    — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of envoys
Noun
  • Historically, scientists had to manually test hundreds of viral samples to determine the correct phage that could target the bacteria in mind.
    — Dr. Sai Balasubramanian, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Anil Thapa, a police inspector coordinating the handling of the bodies, said another 50 bodies were having DNA samples taken ahead of their likely burial Sunday.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of samples
Noun
  • The rise of agents brings new risks and, in turn, new opportunities for Palo Alto.
    — Zev Fima, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2026
  • The same release announced that more than 4,000 customers use its agents.
    — Rob Green, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of agents
Noun
  • Central bankers, finance ministers and policymakers from around the world will gather at the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City’s annual economic symposium in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, on Friday.
    — Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne and three other Cabinet ministers are also expected Tuesday morning to share details of support for workers affected by tariffs.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of ministers

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“Representatives.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/representatives. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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