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
Bunny Vee demonstrates how tacky, in her estimation, a standard serving method — bending forward, a lot of Bunny cleavage showing — can look in a low-cut Playboy Bunny suit.
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Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 14 Aug. 2025
The underwire gives comfortable cleavage while being super comfy and smooth under clothes.
—Malia Griggs, Glamour, 4 Aug. 2025
After the fall of the Ottoman Empire, European powers carved up the region, carelessly imposing boundaries, aggravating local cleavages, and exploiting its natural resources.
—Josep Borrell Fontelles, Foreign Affairs, 27 June 2025
Mansukhani’s Housefull 5 relies on cleavages, and judgmental attitude to trigger all the laughs.
—Sweta Kaushal, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
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Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 14 Aug. 2025
The underwire gives comfortable cleavage while being super comfy and smooth under clothes.
—Malia Griggs, Glamour, 4 Aug. 2025
After the fall of the Ottoman Empire, European powers carved up the region, carelessly imposing boundaries, aggravating local cleavages, and exploiting its natural resources.
—Josep Borrell Fontelles, Foreign Affairs, 27 June 2025
Mansukhani’s Housefull 5 relies on cleavages, and judgmental attitude to trigger all the laughs.
—Sweta Kaushal, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for cleavage
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cleavage
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The sack split by Nwosu and Bell forced the only punt of the second half and set up what should have been the game-winning touchdown pass from Sam Darnold to Tory Horton.—
Michael-Shawn Dugar,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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However, when he was asked to be on the sitcom, emotions from the split were still fresh.—
Grace Gavilanes,
PEOPLE,
7 Oct. 2025
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Advertisement Within the past month, the demonstrations have toppled one country’s government and contributed to the dissolution of another, as well as resulting in hundreds of arrests and injuries and dozens of deaths.—
Connor Greene,
Time,
2 Oct. 2025
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In June, Netanyahu’s right-wing coalition narrowly survived a push for early elections, which could have led to the dissolution of his government and advanced an election set for October 2026.—
Caitlin McFall,
FOXNews.com,
1 Oct. 2025
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Thomas had two pass breakups in addition to his interception.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
5 Oct. 2025
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Although both sides said the right things publicly, a breakup between Williams and the Hornets was inevitable after the trade to the Los Angeles Lakers in February got rescinded, and Williams acknowledged as much during his media day session in Phoenix.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
4 Oct. 2025
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There is a partition between the driving cab and the main cabin.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
24 Sep. 2025
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When visits were eventually permitted, they were limited to 10–20 minutes behind glass partitions.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
23 Sep. 2025
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The Arizona Department of Public Safety major incident division will be taking over the investigation, Bower said.—
Julie Mendes,
AZCentral.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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Funding in support of additional health care programming remains the key point of division.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
2 Oct. 2025
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During Christmas dinner, Martha (72) announces her separation after discovering her husband’s affair with her best friend, upending the holiday as her children and their partners confront their own romantic issues.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
1 Oct. 2025
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Here's everything to know about Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban's separation.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Cleavage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cleavage. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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