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
Instead, 2026 is all about soft, lived-in shades of blonde, without a clear line of demarcation at the root.
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Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 7 Jan. 2026
After the ceasefire in 1953, millions of families were left separated by the military demarcation line until the Korean Red Cross jumped in to help identify and connect families.
—Gawon Bae, CNN Money, 25 Dec. 2025
Pitras said shifting between clock and event time is easier for him without the sun’s clear demarcation between day and night.
—Shayla Love, The Atlantic, 21 Dec. 2025
The yellow line was intended as the first of three demarcation lines, to which Israeli forces would withdraw as the ceasefire progressed through its three stages.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 8 Dec. 2025
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Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 7 Jan. 2026
After the ceasefire in 1953, millions of families were left separated by the military demarcation line until the Korean Red Cross jumped in to help identify and connect families.
—Gawon Bae, CNN Money, 25 Dec. 2025
Pitras said shifting between clock and event time is easier for him without the sun’s clear demarcation between day and night.
—Shayla Love, The Atlantic, 21 Dec. 2025
The yellow line was intended as the first of three demarcation lines, to which Israeli forces would withdraw as the ceasefire progressed through its three stages.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 8 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for demarcation
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Just this month, England’s Northern Ballet premiered Gentleman Jack, which has the extremely rare distinction of being full-length ballet with a lesbian protagonist.—
Chloe Angyal,
Time,
9 Mar. 2026
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That distinction belongs to a 2003 Ferrari Enzo.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
9 Mar. 2026
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The Dominican Republic added separation again in the seventh.—
Noah Gulley,
Miami Herald,
9 Mar. 2026
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In recent years, the company has been refining the chemistry and engineering behind its process, including solvent systems and separation techniques to recover high-purity polyester and cellulose from complex textile waste streams.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
9 Mar. 2026
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The law protects styles such as braids, locks, Afros and twists from discrimination.—
Jamal Goss,
CBS News,
5 Mar. 2026
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That postulate would justify racial quotas or preferences to remedy racial discrimination uncorroborated by credible evidence.—
Bruce Fein,
Baltimore Sun,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Demarcation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/demarcation. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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