something that divides, separates, or marks off
the toddler insisted on a dinner plate with separators so that different foods would never touch one another
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Recent Examples of separatorUConn’s 5-for-10 start from 3-point range was a major separator as USC went 0-for-5 in the first half, and Bueckers and Strong outscored the Trojans by themselves 28-25.—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 1 Apr. 2025 Over the last six weeks, Berry has preached fighting for every inch as the Cubs look to use their baserunning to be a separator against opponents.—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2025 But what really stands out among the group — the separator for a championship-contending team — is the depth.—Kansas City Star, Orlando Sentinel, 6 Feb. 2025 So often throughout that dynasty, Kelce and his historic production — from the tight end position, no less — have been a separator for the Chiefs.—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 4 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for separator
Fine, gauzy textiles are used directly within many of the pieces, as well as in the form of a subtle room divider — the closest thing to an internal wall in the main space.
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Megan Williams,
CNN Money,
1 May 2025
Undeniably glamorous, this 8-foot-long folding room divider is one-of-a-kind.
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Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
29 Apr. 2025
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