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
Miles Socha, Footwear News, 20 June 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, 19 June 2025
Richard Lederer, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 June 2025
There is a clear line of demarcation besides the calendar.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 June 2025
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Verb
The show unfurls chronologically and thematically, each subject demarcated with vivid walls thanks to the set design by Paf Atelier under the artistic direction of Anette Lenz, who was inspired by Poiret’s use of bold Fauvist colors throughout his career.
—Miles Socha, Footwear News, 20 June 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, 19 June 2025
Noun
During the Civil War, a deadline was a line of demarcation around the inner stockade of a prison camp, generally about 17 feet.
—Richard Lederer, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 June 2025
There is a clear line of demarcation besides the calendar.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for demarcate
Verb
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And over time a cadre of chefs have learned to use these riches in a way that distinctly defines the city’s cuisine.—
Pervaiz Shallwani,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
12 Aug. 2025
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Both stylists say to define curls using a curl cream and a diffuser.—
Catharine Malzahn,
Glamour,
11 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Food makers argue that this distinction demonstrates that titanium dioxide is not like other dyes.—
Nicholas Florko,
The Atlantic,
8 Aug. 2025
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This is really the distinction between Maslow’s self-actualization and self-transcendence.—
Arianna Huffington,
Time,
8 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Their separation served as the catalyst for Clarkson's 10th studio album, Chemistry, released in 2023.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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The separation is expected to be completed in the 2HFY26 and is intended to be tax-free for US federal income tax purposes.—
Joe Cornell,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
Noun
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In the background looms a pending Louisiana redistricting court case, which the U.S. Supreme Court is set to hear oral arguments for on Oct. 15, that could rewrite parts of the Voting Rights Act, which prohibits racial discrimination in voting.—
Kate Wolffe,
Sacbee.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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The state alleged disparate impact discrimination under both federal and state law.—
AJ Dhaliwal,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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“Demarcate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/demarcate. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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