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 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.
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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
The bodysuit, designed by The Blonds, featured a plunging neckline that dipped low enough for Lopez to show off plenty of cleavage.
—Starr Bowenbank, People.com, 9 June 2025
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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
The bodysuit, designed by The Blonds, featured a plunging neckline that dipped low enough for Lopez to show off plenty of cleavage.
—Starr Bowenbank, People.com, 9 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cleavage
Noun
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Revealing the pair hadn’t seen each other since the time of their split, Justin pulled Susie for a conversation.—
Liza Esquibias,
People.com,
15 July 2025
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Following their split, the comedian would welcome 10 more kids with five other women.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
15 July 2025
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The band's dissolution was hastened by Stone's drug abuse, which led to a pattern of ghosting his own shows.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
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Rapid dissolution can introduce too much of the drug too quickly, experts said, potentially causing tremors, headaches and kidney failure.—
Debbie Cenziper,
ProPublica,
23 June 2025
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The two began dating and, after a brief breakup in May 2013, they got engaged in July of that year and then married one year later.—
Erin Clack,
People.com,
20 July 2025
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After his high-profile breakup from Katy Perry, there are rumors that another A-list actress is trying to woo him.—
Lea Veloso,
StyleCaster,
19 July 2025
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These include fold-down aft bulwarks that enlarge the beach club area when at anchor (a feature first seen on the GTX 80) and a vertically sliding glass partition that separates the aft deck seating area from the interior bar and galley.—
Julia Zaltzman,
Robb Report,
23 July 2025
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As residents moved out, workers began tearing down partitions, demolishing kitchenettes and installing air conditioning units.—
Shira Moolten,
Sun Sentinel,
22 July 2025
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The Los Angeles Dodgers, slowed by injuries, lead the division by a mere five games.—
Dennis Lin,
New York Times,
26 July 2025
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Though Jobrani, Pedrad and others have reshaped how Iranian Americans see themselves — and are seen — in popular culture, the latest conflicts have revealed painful divisions.—
Dan Bilefsky,
HollywoodReporter,
25 July 2025
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The split will start in the fourth quarter of this year, when management spins off the advanced materials business, and continue in 2026 with the separation of aerospace, which will leave the automation business as the third public company.—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
26 July 2025
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Her eldest child, who was born when Yang was just 14, is taking the separation particularly hard.—
Lex Harvey,
CNN Money,
25 July 2025
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“Cleavage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cleavage. Accessed 31 Jul. 2025.
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