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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2
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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Preparations effectively started in August, with discussions around the inspiration and themes, as well as the development of initial sketches and prototypes taking a month before being green-lighted by the artistic leads involved in the ceremony and moving to the next phase.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
6 Feb. 2026 -
Only two sketches related to the Libyan Sibyl remain — one in the Ashmolean Museum in Oxford, England and one in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
6 Feb. 2026
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The majority of these crimes were matched up by his descriptions of the crime scene.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
31 Jan. 2026
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These descriptions mirror the allegations that Jane Doe made in her 2016 lawsuit.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
31 Jan. 2026
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When are the Hoosier Lottery drawings held?—
Chris Sims,
IndyStar,
31 Jan. 2026
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Winning Triple Twist numbers 02-16-22-33-37-39 Check Triple Twist payouts and previous drawings here.—
Lorenzino Estrada,
AZCentral.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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According to the outlet, the belief is that photos or other physical depictions, such as paintings or film, can encourage vanity and individualism — traits that conflict with their emphasis on humility.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
3 Feb. 2026
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Blanche said Friday that the documents withheld fell into categories that were permitted under the Act to be withheld, including medical files, depictions of child pornography and other sensitive materials.—
Hallie Jackson,
NBC news,
2 Feb. 2026
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Though naturalistic and individualized portraits have often been celebrated as a triumph of early Italian masters, this portrait was painted some 1,200 years earlier, in the 1st century AD.—
Jacqui Palumbo,
CNN Money,
31 Jan. 2026
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Brasserie, for dinner, is moody space is a tribute to the original Fouquet’s in Paris, on the Champs-Élysées, with red velvet armchairs, black and white portraits of film stars, a roaming sommelier, and top-tier dishes.—
Jessica Chapel,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Jan. 2026
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Since its 2023 debut, the show has resonated for its raw portrayals of participants shaped by divorce, grief, illness and major life decisions.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Jan. 2026
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Calvo argued to the Herald that fictional portrayals should help establish a better image of the city, not harm it.—
Verónica Egui Brito,
Miami Herald,
24 Jan. 2026
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Deuxmoi showed pictures of McRae and Hughes dining at Anton’s in the West Village the month prior.—
Janelle Ash,
FOXNews.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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In these 2-foot-square pictures, long-haired nude female figures in close Edenic companionship with wild beasts poke their heads out from behind lush tropical foliage, and stare, unsettlingly, straight outward.—
Benjamin Lima,
Dallas Morning News,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Delineations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/delineations. Accessed 8 Feb. 2026.
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