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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
His fluid camera, observational without being intrusive, expertly delineates the safe space of Layla’s courtyard, shifting registers as things get darker until near the end, when jumbled night reinforces the tense uncertainty.
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Jay Weissberg, Variety, 17 May 2026
Wood, specifically Canaletto walnut, delineates many of these elements and unifies the apartment from entrance to end.
—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
Jay Weissberg, Variety, 17 May 2026
Wood, specifically Canaletto walnut, delineates many of these elements and unifies the apartment from entrance to end.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for delineates
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Benjamin Fanjoy / Getty Images The idea that people are entitled to be judged by a jury of their peers traces back to the Magna Carta of 1215, although the definition of peer has changed over time.—
David Ingram,
NBC news,
15 May 2026
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Earlier on in the episode, Griffin finds a gun in his late dad's storage unit and traces it to match a gun that killed someone in an off-duty shooting.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
15 May 2026
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In an interview with the website Public Parking, the writer Lucy Ives describes ad-libbing a writing exercise to kill an awkward classroom silence.—
David O’Neill,
New Yorker,
20 May 2026
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Crain describes the situation as a broader pattern, arguing that the city has favored new development over maintaining historic and cultural sites.—
Amelia Mugavero,
CBS News,
19 May 2026
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The villas were restored and updated, Conrad Orlando was introduced as the luxury hotel anchor, and Evermore Bay (the lagoon beach that now defines the property) was built from scratch.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 May 2026
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These portraits are not only about style, but about perspective, identity, and the confidence that defines the Misela individual.—
James Manso,
Footwear News,
19 May 2026
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The nine-foot-tall statue depicts the discussion between quarterback Nick Foles and head coach Doug Pederson at Super Bowl LII, ahead of tight end Trey Burton throwing a touchdown pass to Foles.—
Elias Burke,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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Ballard depicts a postapocalyptic future in which global warming has rendered much of the planet uninhabitable.—
The Week US,
TheWeek,
20 May 2026
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Arizona, California, North Carolina, Kentucky and Nevada are among the states that joined the lawsuit, which focuses on a rule that essentially outlines an exemption to the limits.—
Cory Turner,
NPR,
19 May 2026
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The draft policy also outlines rules that would apply.—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 May 2026
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In contrast to the article’s portrait of a formless contest, recent polling portrays a race that is becoming more structured.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
17 May 2026
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Potts — who portrays Young Sheldon and Georgie & Mandy's infamous Meemaw — has been married to director and producer James Hayman since 1990 after having met on the set of the 1992 film Breaking the Rules.—
Jane LaCroix,
PEOPLE,
17 May 2026
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