as in split
the act or process of a whole separating into two or more parts or pieces
the cleavages of an egg as an embryo develops
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Recent Examples of cleavage
While all were Democratic-Republicans, the party had internal divisions that would eventually split into a new party system by the 1828 election, and the votes in the House largely followed these cleavages.
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Geoffrey Skelley, ABC News, 21 Oct. 2024
That means observing the dress code of no bare shoulders, excessive cleavage, or shorts or skirts above the knees, and no hats inside.
—Elizabeth Heath, Travel + Leisure, 5 Feb. 2025
In addition to the major cleavage, Olivia’s dress also featured an open back that practically graced her butt too.
—Kleigh Balugo, StyleCaster, 2 Feb. 2025
The other featured a daringly low V neckline that showed more than a hint of cleavage and a thigh-high slit in the center.
—Michelle Lee, People.com, 6 Jan. 2025
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Geoffrey Skelley, ABC News, 21 Oct. 2024
That means observing the dress code of no bare shoulders, excessive cleavage, or shorts or skirts above the knees, and no hats inside.
—Elizabeth Heath, Travel + Leisure, 5 Feb. 2025
In addition to the major cleavage, Olivia’s dress also featured an open back that practically graced her butt too.
—Kleigh Balugo, StyleCaster, 2 Feb. 2025
The other featured a daringly low V neckline that showed more than a hint of cleavage and a thigh-high slit in the center.
—Michelle Lee, People.com, 6 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cleavage
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The announcement of the unexpected split comes after Michelin had already begun work on the tires for the 2027 season, the year when MotoGP enters a new era of regulations with a move to 850cc engines.—
Tommy Tuberville,
Newsweek,
7 Mar. 2025
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The Barstool Sports personality, who made waves in November with her bombshell revelations on the split, reflected on the controversy in an interview with Elite Daily published Wednesday.—
Edward Segarra,
USA TODAY,
6 Mar. 2025
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Ukrainians are a good-humored, industrious and resourceful people who finally achieved independence in 1991 with the dissolution of the Soviet Union, precipitated by the aggressive stance against communism by President Ronald Reagan in the 1980s.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Feb. 2025
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Wings: The Story of a Band on the Run begins with the band’s founding in 1971—with Linda McCartney, Denny Laine, and Denny Seiwell—and is organized around their nine albums, including the 1973 staple Band on the Run, on through to their dissolution in 1981.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
26 Feb. 2025
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In an interview with USA TODAY last year ahead of their breakup, Kravitz opened up about filming with Tatum and growing in their relationship.—
Jay Stahl,
USA TODAY,
26 Feb. 2025
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The duo got engaged in October 2023 and shocked fans with their October 2024 breakup.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
Newsweek,
26 Feb. 2025
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The political partition complicates Hobbs’ goal of scoring wins on her agenda ahead of her 2026 reelection bid.—
Amanda Luberto,
The Arizona Republic,
19 Feb. 2025
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Moreover, although partition was deemed acceptable and realistic by 48 percent, just 20 percent supported a two-state solution conforming to United Nations resolutions based on the 1967 borders.—
Scott Atran,
Foreign Affairs,
14 Feb. 2025
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This division between true crime fan factions may also reflect something of the exponential growth of the true crime community, which had long been a grassroots movement until Serial exploded on the podcasting scene in 2014.—
Aja Romano,
Vox,
4 Mar. 2025
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The studio is Universal Television, a division of Universal Studio Group.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
4 Mar. 2025
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With the separation of small and large schools, there is no guarantee that the best teams in every classification will meet.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 Mar. 2025
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The last sentence of the purpose section in the executive order identifies restoring the constitutional separation of powers as a priority.—
Marie Sapirie,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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“Cleavage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cleavage. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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