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as in to trace
to draw or make apparent the outline of
the man's roly-poly shape was softly delineated by the glow of the fire
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as in to describe
to give a representation or account of in words
the story does a remarkable job of delineating the emotions that immigrants feel upon their arrival in a strange country
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Recent Examples of delineate
So, during today's press conference, Ars Technica's Eric Berger asked García-Galán and NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman, who also participated in the event, if the MoonFall drones could help delineate a keep-out zone of sorts.
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Mike Wall,
Space.com,
26 May 2026
They are used to delineate space and accentuate the lines of a landscape, including planting beds and pathways.
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Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
19 May 2026
His fluid camera, observational without being intrusive, expertly delineates the safe space of Layla’s courtyard, shifting registers as things get darker until near the end, when jumbled night reinforces the tense uncertainty.
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Jay Weissberg,
Variety,
17 May 2026
If the bike lane is sharply delineated with curbs, that will help a lot.
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Christopher Bonanos,
Curbed,
30 Apr. 2026
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Mike Wall,
Space.com,
26 May 2026
They are used to delineate space and accentuate the lines of a landscape, including planting beds and pathways.
—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
19 May 2026
His fluid camera, observational without being intrusive, expertly delineates the safe space of Layla’s courtyard, shifting registers as things get darker until near the end, when jumbled night reinforces the tense uncertainty.
—
Jay Weissberg,
Variety,
17 May 2026
If the bike lane is sharply delineated with curbs, that will help a lot.
—
Christopher Bonanos,
Curbed,
30 Apr. 2026
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Duckworth traced the origins of modern onboard spas to the launch of Royal Caribbean’s Oasis of the Seas in 2009, which was the largest cruise ship in the world at the time.
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Founded by the Derby family, the estate traces its roots back to wheat farming long before wine arrived in the region.
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Kainerugaba’s associates describe him as a dedicated military officer who often eschews ostentatious displays of wealth.
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Others described people dancing and eating in that part of the park before the crash happened.
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As a coastal town shaped by generations of immigrants, Half Moon Bay now has a new art display that serves as a reminder of the people and stories that continue to define the community.
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In the absence of an official investigation, the incident last September has been magnified, and perhaps embellished, in the minds of veterans living on the campus, a community defined by the vulnerability of physical disability, substance use and trauma.
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The world drew heavily from the paintings of fantasy illustrator Frank Frazetta, who depicted scenes of barbarians and beasts in conflict, of pulp fiction heroes, femme fatales, and fierce warrior women.
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Another star at a similar distance from Earth is Bellatrix, which shines at the left shoulder of the celestial hunter depicted in the constellation Orion.
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Jefferies, another Wall Street firm, recently published a note outlining the views of a memory industry consultant who forecasts prices rising 30%-40% in the fourth quarter, and an additional 40%-45% in 2027.
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While American Fusion has outlined its validation strategy, the testing itself has not yet taken place.
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Matty Matheson, who portrays Neil Fak and serves as the show’s culinary consultant, initially believed taking props was off limits after receiving an email asking to refrain from removing anything from the show.
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Winkler portrayed his iconic character for all 11 seasons of the ABC sitcom, which originally aired from 1974 to 1984.
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“Delineate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/delineate. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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