1
as in sketches
a picture using lines to represent the chief features of an object or scene
his simple but striking delineations of Dutch landscapes
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as in descriptions
a vivid representation in words of someone or something
a finely wrought delineation of a young couple's first experience with love and loss
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for delineations
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That aside, the film’s barrage of scenes, sketches, shout-outs and absurdist scenarios leading up to the climactic wine-making championship are largely harmless flights of farce.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Feb. 2026 -
In two other sketches — an encounter of two moms (Celander and Sebastian) in a park and a feral send-up of PTA mothers — the addled, pressured mind forms a complement to the dysmorphic body.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
26 Feb. 2026
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As a result, captions now include details like atmospheric descriptions for sound effects and music.—
Abbey White,
IndieWire,
27 Feb. 2026
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The victim later managed to call 911 and gave officers descriptions of the attackers.—
Doug Myers,
CBS News,
26 Feb. 2026
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When are the Hoosier Lottery drawings held?—
Chris Sims,
IndyStar,
28 Feb. 2026
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There will be free refreshments and opportunity drawings while attendees obtain the catalog featuring the center’s class schedule.—
Pomerado News,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Feb. 2026
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The episode delves into the confidential medical procedure to collect DNA and evidence and gives one of the most detailed depictions of the process for television.—
Tribune News Service,
Baltimore Sun,
23 Feb. 2026
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The episode delves into the confidential medical procedure to collect DNA and evidence and gives one of the most detailed depictions of the process for television.—
Senior Television,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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Last week, Crawford celebrated turning 60 with a series of stunning portraits.—
Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
27 Feb. 2026
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Besides 8mm home movies and videos, there are glimpses of professional photographer Linda’s extraordinary portraits of famous musicians, and Paul’s diaries and handwritten lyric sheets.—
Sheri Linden,
HollywoodReporter,
25 Feb. 2026
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Even though a minority of people with Tourette syndrome experience coprolalia, media portrayals of Tourette’s disproportionately focus on outbursts of profanity.—
Rena Zito,
Fortune,
26 Feb. 2026
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But people focusing on these kinds of inhuman portrayals might consider what Safdie and Tierney are doing differently.—
David Colman,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Feb. 2026
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Police released pictures of the suspects, a man and woman, and asked anyone with information to contact investigators at (213) 486-5947 or 1(877) 527-3247.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
26 Feb. 2026
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Travel pictures and videos generated and edited using AI are used to lure people into paying for travel packages or tours that don’t exist.—
Christopher Elliott,
Dallas Morning News,
25 Feb. 2026
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“Delineations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/delineations. Accessed 2 Mar. 2026.
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