Synonyms for Representative
ˌrɛp rɪˈzɛn tə tɪvrep·re·sen·ta·tive

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1. representativenoun

   Synonyms:
   rep

2. representativenoun

   Typical; having the same properties of interest as a larger group.

   I will send a representative to work out the details of the contract.

   Synonyms:
   rep

3. representativenoun

   A member of a legislative or governing body who represents a constituency.

   She served four terms as representative of her local at the national union convention.

   Synonyms:
   rep

4. representativenoun

   One that is taken as typical of its class.

   Synonyms:
   rep

5. representativenoun

   A member of the US House of Representatives.

   All representatives face re-election every two years.

   Synonyms:
   rep

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1. representative

   These words agree in designating one who acts in the place of some other or others. The legate is an ecclesiastical officer representing the Pope. In strict usage the deputy or delegate is more limited in functions and more closely bound by instructions than a representative. A single officer may have a deputy; many persons combine to choose a delegate or representative. In the United States informal assemblies send delegates to nominating conventions with no legislative authority; representatives are legally elected to Congress and the various legislatures, with lawmaking power.

   Synonyms:
   delegate, deputy, legate, proxy, substitute

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1. representative

   Synonyms:
   likeness, personation, semblance, exhibition

2. representativenoun

   Synonyms:
   agent, commissioner, proxy, deputy, substitute, embodiment, personation, delegate, vicar, vicegerent, principal, sovereign, constituency

   Antonyms:
   autocrat, dictator

3. representativeadjective

   Synonyms:
   figurative, symbolical, delegated to others

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1. representativenoun

   a person who represents others

   Synonyms:
   interpreter, congresswoman, illustration, voice, example, congressman, spokesperson, instance

   Antonyms:
   undemocratic, untypical, nonrepresentative, unsymbolic, atypical

2. spokesperson, interpreter, representative, voicenoun

   an advocate who represents someone else's policy or purpose

   "the meeting was attended by spokespersons for all the major organs of government"

   Synonyms:
   representative, congressman, translator, vocalisation, instance, vocalization, vocalism, example, part, voice, articulation, interpretive program, vox, illustration, phonation, congresswoman, interpreter, spokesperson

   Antonyms:
   atypical, unsymbolic, undemocratic, untypical, nonrepresentative

3. congressman, congresswoman, representativenoun

   a member of the United States House of Representatives

   Synonyms:
   interpreter, congresswoman, illustration, voice, representative, example, congressman, spokesperson, instance

   Antonyms:
   untypical, atypical, unsymbolic, nonrepresentative, undemocratic

4. example, illustration, instance, representativeadjective

   an item of information that is typical of a class or group

   "this patient provides a typical example of the syndrome"; "there is an example on page 10"

   Synonyms:
   representative, congressman, object lesson, good example, instance, lesson, exemplar, case, example, voice, congresswoman, illustration, deterrent example, model, exemplification, interpreter, spokesperson, exercise

   Antonyms:
   atypical, undemocratic, nonrepresentative, unsymbolic, untypical

5. representativeadjective

   serving to represent or typify

   "representative moviegoers"; "a representative modern play"

   Antonyms:
   nonrepresentative, atypical, untypical, unsymbolic, undemocratic

6. representativeadjective

   standing for something else

   "the bald eagle is representative of the United States"

   Antonyms:
   atypical, nonrepresentative, undemocratic, untypical, unsymbolic

7. representativeadjective

   being or characteristic of government by representation in which citizens exercise power through elected officers and representatives

   "representative government as defined by Abraham Lincoln is government of the people, by the people, for the people"

   Antonyms:
   unsymbolic, untypical, undemocratic, atypical, nonrepresentative

Matched Categories

1. • Advocate
   • Legislator
   • Negotiator

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1. representativeadjective

   Synonyms:
   figurative, typical, symbolical

2. representativeadjective

   Synonyms:
   delegated, acting for others

3. representativeadjective

   Synonyms:
   delegate, deputy, substitute, agent, proxy, LOCUM TENENS

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1. representativeadjective

   Synonyms:
   delegated, vicarious, typical, figurative, symbolical, emblematic

2. representativenoun

   Synonyms:
   deputy, delegate, vicar, proxy, agent, substitute, vicegerent, surrogate, regent, commissioner, envoy, emissary, ambassador, exponent

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1. List of paraphrases for "representative":

   representing, representatives, delegate, representation, représentant, representativeness, represent, agent, representante, actress, representational, represented, actor, behalf, delegates, envoy, deputies, rep, representativity, depicting

Concise Medical Dictionary, by Joseph C Segen, MDRate these synonyms:5.0 / 1 vote

1. representative

   Synonyms:
   See Legally acceptable representative
   

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How to use Representative in a sentence?

1. Matthew Killingsworth:

   Scientists often talk about trying to get a representative sample of the population, i was trying to get a representative sample of the moments of people’s lives.

2. Jim Obergefell:

   You deserve to have someone in the State House who will fight for you to create good jobs, great schools for all kids, access to quality health care for everyone and a clean, healthy lake Erie, it's a big job, but I've been there. And I'm ready to be that state representative for you.

3. Ilhan Omar:

   Instead of apologizing for her Islamophobic comments and fabricated lies, Rep. Boebert refused to publicly acknowledge her hurtful and dangerous comments. She instead doubled down on her rhetoric and I decided to end the unproductive call, she kept asking for a public apology so I told Ilhan Omar that she should make a public apology to the American people for her anti-American, anti-Semitic, anti-police rhetoric. She continued to press and I continued to press back. And then, Representative Omar hung up on me.

4. Zaha Hassan:

   I'm very proud to have a Palestinian-American representative from Michigan in Washington. It's been very difficult for Palestinians to engage in the political process.

5. Mykhailo Podoliak:

   A fairly representative delegation from the United States, including Vice President( Kamala) Harris, and many European political actors are also expected to attend, it is quite natural that the Ukrainian authorities should not only be present at the key event of the diplomatic frontline, but also participate in the relevant discussions.