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 demarcate
Joe Yogerst, Forbes.com, 28 July 2025
However, Thailand does not recognize the ICJ’s jurisdiction and claims that some areas along the border were never fully demarcated, including the sites of several ancient temples.
—Helen Regan, CNN Money, 24 July 2025
Jay Woods, CNBC, 7 Oct. 2025
Celebrity colorist and co-owner of Crane hair salon Cass Kaeding once told Vogue that this technique gets you a softer line of demarcation when your roots start to grow out and gives you some dimension throughout.
—Laura Solla, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2025
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Verb
Another way that locals demarcate the region is everything south of U.S. Highway 50, which shoots arrow-straight across the state from St. Louis to Louisville.
—Joe Yogerst, Forbes.com, 28 July 2025
However, Thailand does not recognize the ICJ’s jurisdiction and claims that some areas along the border were never fully demarcated, including the sites of several ancient temples.
—Helen Regan, CNN Money, 24 July 2025
Noun
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
Celebrity colorist and co-owner of Crane hair salon Cass Kaeding once told Vogue that this technique gets you a softer line of demarcation when your roots start to grow out and gives you some dimension throughout.
—Laura Solla, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for demarcate
Verb
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Becky Lynch is ensuring that her reign as Women's Intercontinental Champion is defined by controversy and confidence.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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In Italy, a bill to introduce consent as the central element in defining rape was proposed in February last year and is under review.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
31 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Zhao drew a distinction between her latest work and her previous films.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
3 Nov. 2025
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Three Nashville restaurants earned One Michelin Star, while seven more earned Bib Gourmand distinctions among other recognition.—
Mackensy Lunsford,
Nashville Tennessean,
3 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The film’s title may be overstated, but there’s no denying the way the song’s message about longing, separation, and regret affected an inordinately wide range of people who heard it.—
David Browne,
Rolling Stone,
5 Nov. 2025
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Transition services for service members nearing separation have been halted as well.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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But is protecting children with disabilities from discrimination really a partisan cause?—
Eyal Press,
New Yorker,
29 Oct. 2025
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High velocity, nasty breaking stuff, pinpoint location -- Guerrero has hammered them all without discrimination.—
Jackson Roberts,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Oct. 2025
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“Demarcate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/demarcate. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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