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
Intelligence agencies in the United States and other Western countries closely follow these cleavages, of course, and can sometimes recruit the disaffected or the ambitious to provide insider information.
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Stephen Kotkin, Foreign Affairs, 16 Dec. 2025
Mickey Guyton Mickey Guyton rocked a black two-piece set, featuring a cropped collared shirt left unbuttoned to reveal a hint of cleavage, and a mermaid skirt, with both the skirt and the top featuring sparkling fringe.
—Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 20 Nov. 2025
Cheerfully unconcerned with any notion of what real lawyers might wear to work, costume designer Paula Bradley creates her own fantasy version of office wear involving jewel-tone hats and gloves, diamonds the size of baseballs and enormous displays of cleavage.
—Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 4 Nov. 2025
The women wear stunning fashion numbers, Sebastian’s wife Dineo Price slinking down a staircase in a cleavage revealing skimpy number in its opening minutes.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 13 Oct. 2025
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Stephen Kotkin, Foreign Affairs, 16 Dec. 2025
Mickey Guyton Mickey Guyton rocked a black two-piece set, featuring a cropped collared shirt left unbuttoned to reveal a hint of cleavage, and a mermaid skirt, with both the skirt and the top featuring sparkling fringe.
—Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 20 Nov. 2025
Cheerfully unconcerned with any notion of what real lawyers might wear to work, costume designer Paula Bradley creates her own fantasy version of office wear involving jewel-tone hats and gloves, diamonds the size of baseballs and enormous displays of cleavage.
—Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 4 Nov. 2025
The women wear stunning fashion numbers, Sebastian’s wife Dineo Price slinking down a staircase in a cleavage revealing skimpy number in its opening minutes.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 13 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cleavage
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Mafuko’s mother was killed in 2007 and in 2013, during the split of Kabirizi family, Mafuko joined the Bageni family.—
Kirsty Hatcher,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
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Per People, the split is amicable with no major turmoil leading up to it.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
7 Jan. 2026
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Saudi Arabia hails the dissolution as a win for regional stability and plans a Riyadh conference to address southern Yemen’s political future.—
Fatma Khaled,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Jan. 2026
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Upon the dissolution of their longstanding, often turbulent arrangement with the Baltimore Orioles’ Mid-Atlantic Sports Network, the Washington Nationals are also in the hunt for a new local TV home.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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Kendricks finished 10 tackles, including two for loss, and the pass breakup.—
Chris Biderman,
Sacbee.com,
12 Jan. 2026
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The incident, which occurred at a south Phoenix home, appeared to be over a dispute relating to a breakup, ABC 15 and AZ Family reported, citing court documents, as well as family and witness testimonies.—
Bailey Richards,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
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Poland’s modern history was shaped by partitions, invasions and relying on others for security on the ground.—
Alexander Görlach,
The Orlando Sentinel,
10 Jan. 2026
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And while many familiar names in wealthier metropolitan states fare well, the health picture is a reminder that the rural-urban split remains one of America’s most enduring partitions.—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
8 Jan. 2026
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Honeywell in October spun off its advanced materials division, which now trades as Solstice Advanced Materials.—
Fred Imbert,
CNBC,
16 Jan. 2026
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Fountain Valley’s Vinnie Gutierrez, in the 141-pound division, lost to eventual division champion Moses Mendoza of Gilroy by technical fall.—
Steve Fryer,
Oc Register,
16 Jan. 2026
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Surrounding waters remain protected, preserving coral reefs and mangrove ecosystems that lend the island a sense of quiet separation.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
8 Jan. 2026
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Having no real material ready, Alex launches into a spontaneous public therapy session, getting personal about his separation and family life.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Cleavage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cleavage. Accessed 19 Jan. 2026.
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