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 demarcation
The announcement heralds a further escalation in activity close to the demarcation line separating the two Koreas, which had been rare in recent years until this year.
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Reuters, NBC News, 9 Oct. 2024
They were meant as a response to Nussbaum’s 1939 painting The Refugee, which includes a globe missing geopolitical demarcations, referencing his inability to find refuge in Nazi Europe.
—Karen Chernick, ARTnews.com, 3 Sep. 2019
The organization’s calculus is pragmatic, as evident in its October 2022 support for a maritime demarcation deal between Israel and Lebanon.
—Mohanad Hage Ali, Foreign Affairs, 26 July 2024
There have been at least three incidents of South Korea firing warning shots since May after North Korean military personnel crossed the demarcation line, the midpoint of the Demilitarized Zone between the two countries.
—Mike Valerio, CNN, 4 Aug. 2024
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Reuters, NBC News, 9 Oct. 2024
They were meant as a response to Nussbaum’s 1939 painting The Refugee, which includes a globe missing geopolitical demarcations, referencing his inability to find refuge in Nazi Europe.
—Karen Chernick, ARTnews.com, 3 Sep. 2019
The organization’s calculus is pragmatic, as evident in its October 2022 support for a maritime demarcation deal between Israel and Lebanon.
—Mohanad Hage Ali, Foreign Affairs, 26 July 2024
There have been at least three incidents of South Korea firing warning shots since May after North Korean military personnel crossed the demarcation line, the midpoint of the Demilitarized Zone between the two countries.
—Mike Valerio, CNN, 4 Aug. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for demarcation
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The distinction is important because a felony arrest typically entails more rigid follow-up in court and a higher likelihood of jail detention, while a misdemeanor often ends with a citation and release on the spot.Robert Salonga, The Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2024
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To detail how this may be done, Heidegger begins as any good philosopher would, with a distinction.Theodore McDarrah, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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The former couple's separation will be addressed on season 14 of RHOBH, which begins airing on Nov. 19.McKinley Franklin, People.com, 20 Nov. 2024
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Likewise, Juba, played by Djimon Hounsou, is a Nubian hunter also turned gladiator, whose calm loyalty and faith despite his separation from his family is a fascinating counterpoint to Maximus’ desire for vengeance.Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 19 Nov. 2024
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The complaints about the lack of attention to requests from Latino residents and accusations of discrimination will also go to the trial, the judge said.Albinson Linares, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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Reinforce policies against political discrimination or harassment.Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Demarcation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/demarcation. Accessed 25 Nov. 2024.
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