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delineations

noun

plural of delineation

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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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 delineations Despite those delineations, the DOJ inspector general's office has in the past conducted a number of high-profile investigations into conduct by department lawyers. — Sarah N. Lynch, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026

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While its overnight ratings are not overly high, sketches from the show are amassing millions of YouTube views.

— Max Goldbart, Deadline, 2 Nov. 2026
The game show, Delta pre-tape, and the telenovela sketches were top-notch, and across the episode, there really wasn’t a bad sketch.

— Rima Parikh, Vulture, 1 Nov. 2026

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Christie’s accurate descriptions of poisons, which serve as the murder weapon in 41 of her 66 detective novels, still hold up today.

— Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 29 Oct. 2026
Andreatta has disputed descriptions of the exchange as an altercation, saying the conversation ended with a handshake.

— Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of descriptions

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Gallery visitors were careful not to step on the sprawling assemblage of photographs, drawings and artifacts scattered across the floor.

— Jane Horowitz, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2026
Wednesday’s Fantasy 5, Florida Lotto and Powerball drawings produced six big winners from two of the games, with the Fantasy 5 midday draw winner getting the most money.

— David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of drawings

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So the ability for people to make visual depictions and reach towards cinematic success became more palpable or more accessible.

— Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 22 Oct. 2026
The term has since become a shorthand for antisemitic depictions of greed and has been condemned for elevating offensive stereotypes about Jewish people.

— Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of depictions

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His instantly recognizable graphic style, built on stark contrasts, bold colors and commanding portraits, has become a fixture of contemporary visual culture.

— Chad Radford, AJC.com, 28 Oct. 2026
Landseer’s portraits of Dash on his own and with Victoria’s other pets show the dog as an older, calmer animal, his eyes imbued with a depth of feeling.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of portraits

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Period portrayals have come a long way in recent years, from Broad City’s period pants to Turning Red’s metaphorical red panda.

— Fiorella Valdesolo, Allure, 30 Oct. 2026
Francis and Geary became the most iconic soap opera couple in history with their portrayals of Laura and Luke Spencer.

— Entertainment Weekly, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of portrayals

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Gacy painted over a thousand pictures, many of clowns, while on death row in the 1980s and 1990s.

— Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune, 28 Oct. 2026
To my eye, the differences between the 17 Pro and Duo in good lighting were minimal, but the Duo did capture marginally better detail in low light (see the cat pictures).

— ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 27 Oct. 2026

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