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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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For decades, investigators had little more than Barrett's body and a composite sketch of a suspect based on interviews with her friends.
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Founded in 2011 by actors Joivan Wade and Percelle Ascott, Wall of Entertainment will also release over 100 episodes of their programming spanning reality, comedy, game show, dating, cooking, sketch and drama on Tubi.
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Police said officers in the area quickly located a person matching the suspect's description, prompting a foot pursuit.
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This story was updated to include a description of Keyser’s final episode.
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The winning numbers for the Wednesday, June 24, Powerball drawing are 13, 14, 16, 21, 38, and the Powerball is 14.
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The quirky chain has not officially announced the location, but a Formal Site Development Plan submitted to the city late last year included drawings identifying Trader Joe’s as the occupant.
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It was discovered by Amsterdam dealer Jan Six, a direct descendant of his namesake, the subject of a 1654 portrait by the artist, and it has been authenticated by experts Christopher Brown and Ernst van de Wetering.
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The carousel additionally featured a few vintage wedding portraits, presumably of her parents.
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All of those things might be present in a single realistic depiction of abuse, but a reader might fail to see the same nuance in such a story.
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But Comer and Jackman’s roles reverse the ballad’s depictions.
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The artist was beloved by Americans for his intimate portrayals of the country’s values.
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According to people familiar with the project, Amazon executives grew concerned after the film evolved into a darker portrayal of Altman, depicting him as a manipulative figure who steered OpenAI away from its original mission.
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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 clearest illustration is regional.
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Cops released an image of him aboard the bus wearing a white hoodie and are asking the public’s help tracking him down.
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Some satellite images even show evidence of fire damage, consistent with reports of firefighters supporting the emergency response.
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“Delineation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/delineation. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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