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
Concentrated sectors tend to have Mafia-style demarcations of turf.
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Literary Hub, 8 Oct. 2025
Looking back at the last three years there is a clear and concise line of demarcation - the $145/$146 area.
—Jay Woods, CNBC, 7 Oct. 2025
Seoul's military said the soldiers returned north of the military demarcation line and did not return fire.
—Ellie Cook, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Aug. 2025
Both countries have agreed to set up a working group to consult and coordinate on border affairs to advance demarcation negotiations, a Chinese foreign ministry statement released on Wednesday showed.
—Reuters, NBC news, 20 Aug. 2025
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Literary Hub, 8 Oct. 2025
Looking back at the last three years there is a clear and concise line of demarcation - the $145/$146 area.
—Jay Woods, CNBC, 7 Oct. 2025
Seoul's military said the soldiers returned north of the military demarcation line and did not return fire.
—Ellie Cook, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Aug. 2025
Both countries have agreed to set up a working group to consult and coordinate on border affairs to advance demarcation negotiations, a Chinese foreign ministry statement released on Wednesday showed.
—Reuters, NBC news, 20 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for demarcation
Noun
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Critics say those distinctions are arbitrary and unfair, being based on outdated assumptions and bad science.—
Kevin Krause,
Dallas Morning News,
6 Jan. 2026
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There is a subtle but important distinction that bears discussion.—
Michael Isaacson,
Sun Sentinel,
6 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Surrounding waters remain protected, preserving coral reefs and mangrove ecosystems that lend the island a sense of quiet separation.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
8 Jan. 2026
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Having no real material ready, Alex launches into a spontaneous public therapy session, getting personal about his separation and family life.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
8 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Meanwhile, Georgia’s Board of Education barred textbooks from describing discrimination against Black people.—
Equal Justice Initiative,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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But even after coming north, her grandparents encountered racial discrimination and struggled to find jobs.—
Ramishah Maruf,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Demarcation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/demarcation. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.
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