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 Blue Line is the demarcation in southern Lebanon from where Israel withdrew in 2000.
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Scott Neuman, NPR, 27 Nov. 2024
Momentum shifts after Dicker kick The clear line of demarcation in this Chargers win was their successful fair-catch kick at the end of the first half.
—Nick Kosmider, The Athletic, 20 Dec. 2024
Video shared by the South Korean Defense Ministry showed several explosions on roads on the north side of the military demarcation line that separates two Koreas.
—Gawon Bae, CNN, 15 Oct. 2024
In 2022, Chinese aircraft began routinely flying over the median line in the Taiwan Strait, a demarcation that both sides had previously respected for over half a century.
—David Sacks, Foreign Affairs, 8 Nov. 2024
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Scott Neuman, NPR, 27 Nov. 2024
Momentum shifts after Dicker kick The clear line of demarcation in this Chargers win was their successful fair-catch kick at the end of the first half.
—Nick Kosmider, The Athletic, 20 Dec. 2024
Video shared by the South Korean Defense Ministry showed several explosions on roads on the north side of the military demarcation line that separates two Koreas.
—Gawon Bae, CNN, 15 Oct. 2024
In 2022, Chinese aircraft began routinely flying over the median line in the Taiwan Strait, a demarcation that both sides had previously respected for over half a century.
—David Sacks, Foreign Affairs, 8 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for demarcation
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That distinction — great — belongs to the NBA’s true title contenders, a category that remains exclusive.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
9 Feb. 2025
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Gillett has led with confidence, grace, and distinction, carrying out the exact mandate of our legislative body.—
Rep. Jaime Foster,
Hartford Courant,
6 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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The plaintiffs are asking for a declaratory judgment that American Airlines’ supplier diversity program violates the federal laws regulating contracts and prohibiting discrimination on the basis of color as spelled out in the Civil Rights Acts of 1866 and 1964 respectively.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 Feb. 2025
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As a representative of the U.N., any involvement in a group that promotes discrimination or violence violates the principle of neutrality and gravely jeopardizes UNRWA’s ability to provide services and protection to refugees.—
Rachel Wolf,
Fox News,
14 Feb. 2025
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“Demarcation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/demarcation. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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