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as in traces
to draw or make apparent the outline of
the man's roly-poly shape was softly delineated by the glow of the fire
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as in describes
to give a representation or account of in words
the story does a remarkable job of delineating the emotions that immigrants feel upon their arrival in a strange country
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Recent Examples of delineates
Wood, specifically Canaletto walnut, delineates many of these elements and unifies the apartment from entrance to end.
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Ludovica Stevan, Architectural Digest, 22 Mar. 2026
The projection of Earth’s equator delineates the celestial equator, and the poles project onto the north and south celestial poles.
—Vahe Peroomian, The Conversation, 5 Mar. 2026
One path forward would be serious discussion of a modern city charter that more clearly delineates executive and legislative roles.
—Sara Albrecht, Chicago Tribune, 23 Feb. 2026
There is an unmarked though unmistakable border that delineates passage into a different ecosystem, a different landscape, a different experience of being within the land.
—Literary Hub, 21 Nov. 2025
There’s a wealth of seating options to take in the views or cozy up by the double-sided fireplace that delineates the living and dining rooms.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 11 Oct. 2025
The 323-foot fly ball came down and hit the pole on the black line that delineates between a ball being out of the park or in play.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Sep. 2025
Specific Solutions The paper delineates specific solutions that collectively could swiftly enhance EU economic growth and international competitiveness.
—Alden Abbott, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
And, without needing to preach, Preparation for the Next Life delineates the limits of immigrants reaching for solidarity from white Americans who may be experiencing their own hardships, but who are never going to be in danger of being deported.
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2025
Ludovica Stevan, Architectural Digest, 22 Mar. 2026
The projection of Earth’s equator delineates the celestial equator, and the poles project onto the north and south celestial poles.
—Vahe Peroomian, The Conversation, 5 Mar. 2026
One path forward would be serious discussion of a modern city charter that more clearly delineates executive and legislative roles.
—Sara Albrecht, Chicago Tribune, 23 Feb. 2026
There is an unmarked though unmistakable border that delineates passage into a different ecosystem, a different landscape, a different experience of being within the land.
—Literary Hub, 21 Nov. 2025
There’s a wealth of seating options to take in the views or cozy up by the double-sided fireplace that delineates the living and dining rooms.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 11 Oct. 2025
The 323-foot fly ball came down and hit the pole on the black line that delineates between a ball being out of the park or in play.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Sep. 2025
Specific Solutions The paper delineates specific solutions that collectively could swiftly enhance EU economic growth and international competitiveness.
—Alden Abbott, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
And, without needing to preach, Preparation for the Next Life delineates the limits of immigrants reaching for solidarity from white Americans who may be experiencing their own hardships, but who are never going to be in danger of being deported.
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for delineates
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His love of Google devices traces back to the G1 Android phone, which came out in 2008.—
Roxana Popescu,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 May 2026
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The book traces how Olson, who joined the retailer in 2007 and was elevated to the top post in 2023, transformed the company by embracing its Gen Z consumer base.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
8 May 2026
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The new study used daily imagery, a change Seto describes like turning on a movie camera.—
Bree Shirvell,
Hartford Courant,
12 May 2026
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The plea agreement describes those as potential immigration consequences.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
12 May 2026
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Across both the château and villa collection, the interiors avoid the polish that often defines contemporary luxury hospitality.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
12 May 2026
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The company’s growth across three markets reflects a model that scales without losing the responsiveness that defines the client experience at the firm level.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
11 May 2026
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Benjamin Franklin, who was 81 at the time of the Constitutional Convention, which the statue depicts, felt old to her; the fine lines on his forehead gave it away.—
Tribune News Service,
Baltimore Sun,
11 May 2026
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The episode, co-written by series stars Jon Bernthal and Ebon Moss-Bachrach, depicts a day Michael and Richie spent together.—
Erin Jensen,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
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The federal case outlines an alleged scheme in which the Chinese used Wang to burnish their country’s image.—
Hannah Fry,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
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The pharmaceutical industry is negotiating the reauthorization of the Prescription Drug User Act Fee, which outlines the fees the FDA collects from drugmakers to fund its reviews.—
Annika Kim Constantino,Angelica Peebles,
CNBC,
12 May 2026
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Lenz portrays Rebecca Clarke, a recent widow who travels with her 11-year-old daughter Sarah (Morgan) to the Western Canadian frontier to escape a threat back home and make a fresh start following her husband’s death.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
6 May 2026
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Sessa stars alongside Emilia Jones, who plays a former high school acquaintance, as well as Dagmara Domińczyk, Rich Sommer, comedian Stavros Halkias, Leo Woodall, and Antonio Banderas, who portrays the chef at the restaurant where Bourdain finds work.—
Tommy McArdle,
PEOPLE,
5 May 2026
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