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
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.
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David Brennan, ABC News, 8 Dec. 2025
But there are some clear lines of demarcation on what democratic socialism is, and generally speaking, it is defined as a belief that the economy should be democratically run for the benefit of the public.
—Dana Taylor, USA Today, 18 Nov. 2025
Thousands of indigenous groups are currently waiting for the demarcation of their territories, a process that’s been traditionally slow in Brazil.
—Adriana Brasileiro, Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
When asked about the allegations that Hezbollah is rearming and reconstructing its command centers, Tilak Pokharel, a UNIFIL spokesperson, told Fox News Digital that UNIFIL operates from Litani river to the Blue Line, a demarcation area that covers 10% of Lebanon’s territory.
—Benjamin Weinthal, FOXNews.com, 2 Nov. 2025
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David Brennan, ABC News, 8 Dec. 2025
But there are some clear lines of demarcation on what democratic socialism is, and generally speaking, it is defined as a belief that the economy should be democratically run for the benefit of the public.
—Dana Taylor, USA Today, 18 Nov. 2025
Thousands of indigenous groups are currently waiting for the demarcation of their territories, a process that’s been traditionally slow in Brazil.
—Adriana Brasileiro, Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
When asked about the allegations that Hezbollah is rearming and reconstructing its command centers, Tilak Pokharel, a UNIFIL spokesperson, told Fox News Digital that UNIFIL operates from Litani river to the Blue Line, a demarcation area that covers 10% of Lebanon’s territory.
—Benjamin Weinthal, FOXNews.com, 2 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for demarcation
Noun
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The distinction is semantic, not economic.—
James Broughel,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Yeah, so the law has this long-standing distinction between what the lawyers would call prospective relief and retrospective relief.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
26 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Interestingly, a 2023 study from the Journal of Zoological and Botanical Gardens demonstrates that dolphins can remember others’ signature whistles even after long periods of separation.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Nelsen told the jury Debe was still worried about Bob after their separation.—
Sarah Prior,
CBS News,
25 Jan. 2026
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The Illinois Department of Human Rights filed a housing discrimination charge against the owners and managers of the apartment building.—
Darius Johnson,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2026
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Each of them went to court, contending that their respective state laws violate the equal protection clause of the Constitution and federal statutes barring discrimination against women in sports.—
Gwen Faulkenberry,
Arkansas Online,
22 Jan. 2026
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“Demarcation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/demarcation. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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