as in split
the act or process of a whole separating into two or more parts or pieces
the cleavages of an egg as an embryo develops
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Recent Examples of cleavage
The milk drinker is on her knees with her cleavage out.
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Allison P. Davis, Vulture, 27 Dec. 2024
There was also a circular cut-out just under her cleavage to up the it-factor for the special event at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles on Monday, Dec. 9.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
The verdict in the Daniel Penny trial reveals cultural cleavages in America.
—Nicole Fallert, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
Get Into the Holiday Spirit by Watching Mariah Carey Bake Christmas Cookies
A V-neck dress has a neckline that forms into a V shape to create a peek of cleavage around the bustline.
—Shelby Wax, Vogue, 6 Dec. 2024
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Allison P. Davis, Vulture, 27 Dec. 2024
There was also a circular cut-out just under her cleavage to up the it-factor for the special event at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles on Monday, Dec. 9.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
The verdict in the Daniel Penny trial reveals cultural cleavages in America.
—Nicole Fallert, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
Get Into the Holiday Spirit by Watching Mariah Carey Bake Christmas Cookies
A V-neck dress has a neckline that forms into a V shape to create a peek of cleavage around the bustline.
—Shelby Wax, Vogue, 6 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for cleavage
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cleavage
Noun
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However, the pair explicitly revealed their split to PEOPLE in January 2005.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
People.com,
10 Feb. 2025
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Due to the split, championship teams have to win six playoff games compared to seven.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 Feb. 2025
Noun
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And then, with the dissolution of Stewart-Haas Racing this past offseason, THR acquired one of SHR’s former four Cup charters and signed SVG to the open car.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Feb. 2025
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Marsh said the faculty was promised a conversation about the dissolution of the school.—
Ikram Mohamed,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The country's space program survived the breakup of the Soviet Union a quarter of a century ago by partnering with the West.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
12 Feb. 2025
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The bride also claimed that her stepsister tried to get involved with her ex-boyfriend after their breakup in 2020.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
12 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Passengers flying together can lower the partition and share their space.—
Laura Dannen Redman,
AFAR Media,
6 Feb. 2025
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In others, however, the partition is solid, leaving the human with no idea of which cup might be hiding the food.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
3 Feb. 2025
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An entire team is his avatar — a smash-mouth, 24-7 PR operation that seems bent on juicing political divisions.—
Alex Isenstadt,
Axios,
8 Feb. 2025
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The byproduct of personal success, Dunn hopes, will be bringing major trophies back to a PSG side that won its first Première League – France’s top division – in 2021 but has seen its achievements dwarfed by Lyon, the all-conquering juggernaut owned by Washington Spirit owner Michele Kang.—
Jamie Barton,
CNN,
7 Feb. 2025
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In the divorce filing, obtained by Fox News Digital, Alba cited irreconcilable differences and listed Dec. 27, 2024, as the date of separation.—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon,
Fox News,
7 Feb. 2025
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Generally, employees who agree to deferred resignation are not eligible for unemployment benefits because it is considered a voluntary separation.—
Kristan Hawkins,
Newsweek,
6 Feb. 2025
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“Cleavage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cleavage. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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