CLEAVAGE Synonyms: 50 Similar and Opposite Words

cleavage

noun

ˈklē-vij

Definition of cleavage

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 By 1974, Parton was out on her own, and her signature public image — the blond wigs, the cleavage-baring outfits that showed off her hourglass figure — was cast in stone. — Corky Siemaszko, NBC news, 25 Aug. 2026 Dominique is in the ensemble as is a blond rube named Hunter (Kristine Froseth) who shows up at Elle’s doorstep in mall-wear denim and then upgrades to desperate, cleavage-baring sequins. — Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 23 July 2026 The sheer style featured silver and multicolored sequins, while the cut showed plenty of cleavage. — Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 9 July 2026 Triangle bralettes work especially well on smaller chests because their plunging neckline highlights the cleavage, while racerback styles create a closer, more secure fit. — Malia Griggs, Glamour, 1 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for cleavage

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Noun

Timberlake didn’t elaborate who the friend was but added that the friend was going through their own breakup, and that the track was modeled after Timberlake’s own public split.

— Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 8 Nov. 2026
The victory earned Long Island a split of its season-opening two-game series in Greensboro.

— C.J. Holmes, New York Daily News, 8 Nov. 2026

Definition of split

Noun

Rather than suggesting an overarching vision of the artist’s corpus and context, a dissolution into timeless simultaneity prevails.

— Nicole Kaack, ARTnews.com, 30 Oct. 2026
His departure, alongside that of Benny Gantz, effectively ended the national unity arrangement and precipitated the dissolution of the war cabinet.

— Eric Cortellessa, Time, 25 Oct. 2026

Definition of dissolution

Noun

But Lloyd, who had long struggled with mental health issues, was also suffering from drug addiction, and conflicts with Verlaine led to the band’s breakup.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 8 Nov. 2026
Timberlake didn’t elaborate who the friend was but added that the friend was going through their own breakup, and that the track was modeled after Timberlake’s own public split.

— Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 8 Nov. 2026

Definition of breakup

Noun

In Dream Unending, Vella still keeps one foot in each world, but Certain Uncertainties erects more of a partition between his dueling multitracks.

— Patrick Lyons, Pitchfork, 9 Nov. 2026
Windows, doors, a bathroom, a kitchenette, partitions, wiring and furniture all connect to the main structure.

— Rolanas Kutra, Forbes.com, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of partition

Noun

The facility will combine reactor irradiation with on-site hot-cell processing to handle isotope separation, recovery, packaging, and transport under one roof.

— Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 12 Nov. 2026
But when pressed about the possibility of M&A after the separation, Comcast co-CEO Mike Cavanagh, who’s set to become NBCU’s chief executive post-spin, suggested deals could be in the offing.

— Todd Spangler, Variety, 12 Nov. 2026

Definition of separation

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