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
In the future, this cleavage may inspire new political parties.
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Mike O'Sullivan, Forbes.com, 28 June 2025
The dress contained a high neckline that extended into lacy sleeves, while the bust portion of the dress opened up to cutout that allowed Campbell to show a hint of cleavage at the bust.
—Starr Bowenbank, People.com, 23 June 2025
After all, a multipolar world would have many more cleavages and affinities that India could use to its advantage.
—Ashley J. Tellis, Foreign Affairs, 17 June 2025
The aftermath of Virginia’s clumsy tumble into a rose bed where her exposed cleavage is profusely pricked by thorns lasts for all of one scene.
—Courtney Howard, Variety, 16 June 2025
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Mike O'Sullivan, Forbes.com, 28 June 2025
The dress contained a high neckline that extended into lacy sleeves, while the bust portion of the dress opened up to cutout that allowed Campbell to show a hint of cleavage at the bust.
—Starr Bowenbank, People.com, 23 June 2025
After all, a multipolar world would have many more cleavages and affinities that India could use to its advantage.
—Ashley J. Tellis, Foreign Affairs, 17 June 2025
The aftermath of Virginia’s clumsy tumble into a rose bed where her exposed cleavage is profusely pricked by thorns lasts for all of one scene.
—Courtney Howard, Variety, 16 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cleavage
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Blackstock was also Clarkson's manager from 2017 until their 2020 split.—
Jordana Comiter,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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In the years after their split, however, he’s largely avoided the spotlight and appears to have spent his time DJing.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
7 Aug. 2025
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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
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Hunter racked up some wild stats across all 13 games in 2024: 96 receptions (121 targets), 1,258 yards and 15 touchdowns on offense, along with 36 tackles, 11 pass breakups, four interceptions on defense.—
Andy Greder,
Twin Cities,
12 Aug. 2025
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Soon: Report More news: WWE Superstar Announces Retirement Match A New Beginning After the breakup of Toxic Attraction, Dolin's career on the brand stalled before her eventual release.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Aug. 2025
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Perhaps the most theatrical display is Woman on a Chariot, set within a circular architectural partition that restricts sightlines and invites discovery.—
Lee Sharrock,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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The setup is similar, with bins of food stored at a counter behind a glass partition.—
Rachel Bernhard,
jsonline.com,
22 July 2025
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Our leadership should bring people together, not create division.—
Niraj Warikoo,
Freep.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Held August 7 through 10, twenty-four athletes will vie for the all-around and event titles in the women’s senior field, with 19 competing in the junior division.—
Caroline Price,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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If the gulfs had been real or impassable, what need then for landowners to legislate the separation of Europeans from people of color?—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Aug. 2025
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Their separation served as the catalyst for Clarkson's 10th studio album, Chemistry, released in 2023.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Cleavage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cleavage. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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