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as in sketch
a picture using lines to represent the chief features of an object or scene
his simple but striking delineations of Dutch landscapes
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as in description
a vivid representation in words of someone or something
a finely wrought delineation of a young couple's first experience with love and loss
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Recent Examples of delineation
On top of that, Brewer and Brooks have the opportunity to get the security of a multi-year contract ahead of turning 30 years old, which is often the line of delineation for a NFL career.
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Chris Perkins,
Sun Sentinel,
14 Apr. 2026
Its characters all have their own motivations, some stranger than others (all of which keep things mighty interesting), but as Season 5 progresses, there’s a clear delineation between people who make choices with intention and people who make choices on impulse.
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Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
8 Apr. 2026
In 2022, an agreement was struck between Lebanon and Israel to finalize the delineation of our maritime borders.
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Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
20 Mar. 2026
Specifically focusing on using built-ins to help create delineation between spaces can add both form and function to open floor plans.
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Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
15 Mar. 2026
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Chris Perkins,
Sun Sentinel,
14 Apr. 2026
Its characters all have their own motivations, some stranger than others (all of which keep things mighty interesting), but as Season 5 progresses, there’s a clear delineation between people who make choices with intention and people who make choices on impulse.
—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
8 Apr. 2026
In 2022, an agreement was struck between Lebanon and Israel to finalize the delineation of our maritime borders.
—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
20 Mar. 2026
Specifically focusing on using built-ins to help create delineation between spaces can add both form and function to open floor plans.
—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
15 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for delineation
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Schaffer said Reiner shaved his trademark beard for the sketch, which filmed on November 13, just a month before Rob and Michele were killed inside their home; their son Nick was arrested and charged with the murders.
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Oteri famously portrayed the View creator in a series of sketches on Saturday Night Live, where Oteri was a regular from 1995 to 2000.
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While conducting surveillance, McCurnin spotted a man riding an electric scooter who matched the suspect’s description.
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Make care work, such as offering emotional support, mentoring, and change management, part of the job description.
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The ticket matched four winning numbers and/but not the Mega Ball in the drawing Friday, July 3, with a 3x multiplier, the California State Lottery said.
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Saturday’s Fantasy 5, Florida Lotto and Powerball drawings begat one jackpot winner.
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Vexed by the story, Gonzalez created acontemporary portrait of Katteuha.
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This is the portrait of then-General George Washington at Valley Forge, praying for guidance when the fight for America's independence seemed lost.
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Like that 1851 depiction of Washington, these portraits smudge the details of history in favor of a fantasy.
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Friendship was a tender, absurd depiction of a one-sided, quasi-platonic infatuation.
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The play, starring John Lithgow, already recouped its capitalization in May, with Lithgow winning a Tony for his portrayal of Roald Dahl.
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That portrayal caused Amazon to want to distance itself from the film, given the company’s $50 billion investment in OpenAI, two of the sources said.
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The Yashica Boy version features the brand’s sailor mascot, inspired by classic Japanese illustration and seaside adventure.
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The military cooperation is a stark illustration of the recent reversal in the relationship between the US and Venezuela.
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The flag was also draped over Khamenei’s casket in images published last week by his official X account.
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Rodríguez Castro, the person said, projects a similar tough-guy image.
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“Delineation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/delineation. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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