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
The first cutout moment allowed the actress to show off a hint of cleavage at the chest, while the second cutout — located just below her chest — had the star's toned midriff front and center.
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Starr Bowenbank, People.com, 7 July 2025
Meanwhile, Joseph writhes in the agony of his own newfound girl craziness (and cleavage obsession).
—Daniel Dockery, Vulture, 7 July 2025
But the rise of foot cleavage was far from the only headline at the men’s shows.
—José Criales-Unzueta, Vogue, 3 July 2025
In the future, this cleavage may inspire new political parties.
—Mike O'Sullivan, Forbes.com, 28 June 2025
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Starr Bowenbank, People.com, 7 July 2025
Meanwhile, Joseph writhes in the agony of his own newfound girl craziness (and cleavage obsession).
—Daniel Dockery, Vulture, 7 July 2025
But the rise of foot cleavage was far from the only headline at the men’s shows.
—José Criales-Unzueta, Vogue, 3 July 2025
In the future, this cleavage may inspire new political parties.
—Mike O'Sullivan, Forbes.com, 28 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cleavage
Noun
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After decades of success and a GRAMMY win, Hinds left the group this year, at first announcing the split in a cordial joint statement, but later claiming he was kicked out and blasting his former bandmates.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
22 Aug. 2025
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The two, who dated for approximately nine years and share one daughter, Daisy Dove Bloom, split in June 2025 after reports there were multiple breakups and things weren’t doing that well before their final split.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
21 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Others have found a higher risk of relationship dissolution when the woman outearns her husband, and men in this situation have an 11% greater chance of being diagnosed with a mental health problem.—
Kim Elsesser,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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The Papal States maintained armies until their dissolution in 1870.—
Bruce Fein,
Baltimore Sun,
14 Aug. 2025
Noun
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There were crash outs, blowups, fights over pancakes and some messy breakups.—
Christopher Kuhagen,
jsonline.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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This partnership held together after the breakup of the Soviet Union, but all cooperation ended after Russia's invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.—
Eric Berger,
ArsTechnica,
25 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Arab leaders rejected the partition plan, while Israel was founded shortly thereafter.—
Ami Ayalon,
Time,
18 Aug. 2025
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Chairs in front of a partition, such as restrooms, also cannot be reclined, but those elsewhere on the plane can.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Aug. 2025
Noun
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When re-aligning to eight four-team divisions in 2002, the NFL announced seven possible realignment scenarios.—
Stephen J. Nesbitt,
New York Times,
19 Aug. 2025
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Washington on the other hand was the surprise team of the league, and will once again be in the running for a division title, hoping to edge out the Eagles this time around.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Each bra offers seamless lift and separation, that supports like an underwire bra, yet feels weightless on your body.—
Angelina Villa-Clarke,
Forbes.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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Still, pediatricians persist – some after witnessing the consequences of family separation firsthand.—
Dalia Faheid,
CNN Money,
16 Aug. 2025
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“Cleavage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cleavage. Accessed 1 Sep. 2025.
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