as in distinction
the state of being kept distinct
the lines of demarcation between art and entertainment are often blurry
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Recent Examples of demarcation
Israel’s latest military offensive marks its first incursion past the southern Litani River region, which historically acted as a demarcation line, in 20 years.
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Drew Pittock,
USA Today,
31 May 2026
The four-million-viewer level has been seen as something of a demarcation point in recent months.
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Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
26 May 2026
As your natural hair continues to grow in, that line of demarcation becomes more pronounced—and often more challenging to manage.
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Janell M. Hickman-Kirby,
Allure,
18 May 2026
Many visitors prefer to simply walk or bike up and down the beachside road, often saving time in the process despite there being little to no demarcation for sidewalks.
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Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Mar. 2026
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Drew Pittock,
USA Today,
31 May 2026
The four-million-viewer level has been seen as something of a demarcation point in recent months.
—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
26 May 2026
As your natural hair continues to grow in, that line of demarcation becomes more pronounced—and often more challenging to manage.
—
Janell M. Hickman-Kirby,
Allure,
18 May 2026
Many visitors prefer to simply walk or bike up and down the beachside road, often saving time in the process despite there being little to no demarcation for sidewalks.
—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for demarcation
Noun
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There's an important distinction between a role being loved by fans and a role being loved by the actress who played her, however.
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That distinction belonged to William McChesney Martin, who served from 1951 until early 1970.
Noun
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Hertel succeeded former Director Robert Gordon, who resigned and received a $155,000 separation deal.
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News of the separation broke in September, with Kidman filing for divorce by month’s end and the pair reportedly planning on co-parenting classes and submitting a child support worksheet.
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Andrew Coffman, an Atlanta employment discrimination and civil rights lawyer, has represented employees and employers and worked as an internal investigator for companies.
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Since its founding, the EEOC has recovered billions of dollars for workers who faced discrimination, and in case after case, EEO-1 data played a foundational role.
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“Demarcation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/demarcation. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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