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 retired lieutenant general's proposal, which was outlined in British newspaper The Times, is the first by a senior U.S. official that uses the Dnieper River as a line of demarcation in postwar Ukraine, although Kellogg did not advocate ceding to Moscow any further territory east of the river.
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David Faris, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Apr. 2025
The line of demarcation for evaluating previous Baltimore Ravens drafts is typically 2019.
—Jeff Zrebiec, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2025
South Korea’s military said its soldiers broadcasted alerts and fired warning shots after 10 North Korean troops crossed the military demarcation line (MDL) in the demilitarized zone (DMZ), according to reports.
—Rachel Wolf, FOXNews.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Private discussions on troop deployments to enforce a line of demarcation are ongoing.
—Emma Ashford, Foreign Affairs, 18 Feb. 2025
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David Faris, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Apr. 2025
The line of demarcation for evaluating previous Baltimore Ravens drafts is typically 2019.
—Jeff Zrebiec, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2025
South Korea’s military said its soldiers broadcasted alerts and fired warning shots after 10 North Korean troops crossed the military demarcation line (MDL) in the demilitarized zone (DMZ), according to reports.
—Rachel Wolf, FOXNews.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Private discussions on troop deployments to enforce a line of demarcation are ongoing.
—Emma Ashford, Foreign Affairs, 18 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for demarcation
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Those 30-something passengers represented a surprising demographic distinction for this city mainly known for its long winters, spicy chicken wings and proximity to one of the most popular honeymoon destinations in the country.—
David Allan,
CNN Money,
31 May 2025
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Dylan’s detention has also drawn the condemnation of New York’s governor, who at an unrelated press conference Thursday in Hell’s Kitchen made a distinction between assisting in the removal of people who have been accused of crimes and separating families.—
Cayla Bamberger,
New York Daily News,
29 May 2025
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But left-hander Jared Shuster gave up three straight singles with two outs in the bottom of the eighth, and Lindor drove in an insurance run to get some separation from the Sox.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
28 May 2025
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But the recent crisis shows that too much separation creates its own problems.—
Tima Bansal,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2025
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While serving as a city supervisor, Milk introduced legislation to protect the gay community, including a gay rights ordinance in 1978 to ban discrimination against LGBTQ people in housing or employment.—
Andy Rose,
CNN Money,
4 June 2025
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McBride alleged in a civil lawsuit that her free speech rights were violated and she was subjected to gender discrimination when she was retaliated against for her social media postings.—
Connor Sheets,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2025
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“Demarcation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/demarcation. Accessed 9 Jun. 2025.
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