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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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
Noun
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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 merchandise featuring such depictions is no longer available on the Born United Website.—
Faith Bugenhagen,
Austin American Statesman,
26 Feb. 2026
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Uhls and her team pointed to two TV examples — Heated Rivalry and The Pitt — as satisfying those depictions.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
25 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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She is best known for her portrayals of Glinda in Wicked (Broadway and National Tour), Sherrie in Rock of Ages (Broadway and Las Vegas), Rose in Titanique (Off-Broadway), and Lauren in the closing cast of the Tony Award winner for Best Musical Kinky Boots on Broadway.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
4 Mar. 2026
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The characters’ propensity for ugly faces, silliness and a bit of grossness too, stems from the portrayals of girlhood and young womanhood that appeal to them.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Mar. 2026
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The spokesperson also responded with names and pictures of several men from Los Angeles who have been taken into custody by ICE and convicted of serious crimes.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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His Instagram account showed pictures of snowy backdrops and time spent with family and friends.—
Luke Smith,
New York Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Delineations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/delineations. Accessed 7 Mar. 2026.
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