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as in sketch
a picture using lines to represent the chief features of an object or scene
his simple but striking delineations of Dutch landscapes
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as in description
a vivid representation in words of someone or something
a finely wrought delineation of a young couple's first experience with love and loss
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Recent Examples of delineation
Thus, border delineation and enforcement of any flows of financial and human capital and ecological processes become intertwined in decision-making.
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Saleem H. Ali, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2025
Neither of these are indictments on their personality, or professionalism; merely a delineation of their respective approaches to the industry.
—Elizabeth Stanton, Fox News, 3 Feb. 2025
Originally intended as a Max original, the show shifted to HBO as part of a new content delineation plan.
—Joe Otterson, Variety, 24 Jan. 2025
Escobedo exudes a sense of order and singular focus, describing little delineation between work and play.
—Robin Pogrebin, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2025
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Saleem H. Ali, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2025
Neither of these are indictments on their personality, or professionalism; merely a delineation of their respective approaches to the industry.
—Elizabeth Stanton, Fox News, 3 Feb. 2025
Originally intended as a Max original, the show shifted to HBO as part of a new content delineation plan.
—Joe Otterson, Variety, 24 Jan. 2025
Escobedo exudes a sense of order and singular focus, describing little delineation between work and play.
—Robin Pogrebin, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for delineation
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Black’s participatory energy extended to his sketch work too.—
Esther Zuckerman,
The Atlantic,
6 Apr. 2025
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This sketch makes excellent use of sound effects, which really heightens the simple premise.—
Rosa Escandon,
Forbes.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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Officers searched the area but did not find a person matching the robber’s description, police said.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Apr. 2025
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In the Criminal Justice course, students can explore crime, law enforcement, and the court and corrections systems while analyzing the impact of laws and policies on society, a course description said.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Apr. 2025
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The show also features original works by the Italian artist, including 20 drawings and a group of maquettes — preliminary models in wax and clay.—
Jacqui Palumbo,
CNN Money,
3 Apr. 2025
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Winners will be notified via contact information provided and do not need to be present at the drawing.—
Orlando Sentinel Staff,
The Orlando Sentinel,
3 Apr. 2025
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In this slice-of-life portrait, Chen shows how childhood experiences can shape someone, illustrating how a childhood passion might expand their horizons without necessarily becoming a lifelong vocation.—
Murtada Elfadl,
Variety,
29 Mar. 2025
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Williams stays mostly away from that famously morphing portrait, a memorably chilling piece of the 1945 movie, as in all the various other dramatic adaptations over the years for stage and screen.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Mar. 2025
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That’s a realistic depiction, says Dr. Joshua King, medical director of the Maryland Poison Center.—
Angela Haupt,
Time,
7 Apr. 2025
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Other presidential paintings line the building's rotunda walls, including Boardman's depiction of former President Barack Obama.—
Emma Bowman,
NPR,
7 Apr. 2025
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The film’s portrayal of the right-wing politics, especially around 2002 Gujarat riots, led to controversies.—
Sweta Kaushal,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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Her portrayal of Claire Underwood in the Netflix series won her a Golden Globe and multiple Emmy Award noms.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
1 Apr. 2025
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The video features photos of members of the 12-member CID board alongside illustrations of 19th century slave auctions and black-and-white images from the 1960s civil rights movement.—
David Hudnall,
Kansas City Star,
3 Apr. 2025
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This bright blue vessel is covered in illustrations of Easter eggs and a bunny and is filled with 50 doughnut holes of different varieties.—
Sabrina Weiss,
People.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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The New Yorker received the National Magazine Award for photography, winning for images illustrating three very distinct stories.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
10 Apr. 2025
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The images feature the brand’s ready-to-wear, custom and bespoke suits, the latter of which are available by appointment with the company’s master tailor.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Delineation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/delineation. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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