1
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
But Stranger is more than a bravura display to recall Chantal Akerman or Béla Tarr—its command of space and movement set the stage for an actor’s showcase and master class in narrative delineation that confirms Yang as one of China’s most exciting up-and-coming cinematic talents.
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Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 5 Mar. 2025
However, the framework creates a clear delineation of when to consider partnership, delivering greater customer value and creating stickiness for the SaaS product, and improving the lifetime value of the customer.
—Anshul Kumar, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025
Indeed, the conditions that produced Cruise — a global monoculture, a healthier Hollywood ecosystem, a stronger delineation between TV and cinema — are unlikely to recur in the streaming era.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 24 May 2025
What constitutes the physical delineations that cause a problem?
—Tracy J. Wholf
may 8, CBS News, 8 May 2025
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Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 5 Mar. 2025
However, the framework creates a clear delineation of when to consider partnership, delivering greater customer value and creating stickiness for the SaaS product, and improving the lifetime value of the customer.
—Anshul Kumar, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025
Indeed, the conditions that produced Cruise — a global monoculture, a healthier Hollywood ecosystem, a stronger delineation between TV and cinema — are unlikely to recur in the streaming era.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 24 May 2025
What constitutes the physical delineations that cause a problem?
—Tracy J. Wholf
may 8, CBS News, 8 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for delineation
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As usual, fans will find hundreds of exhibitors on the enormous show floor, from huge booths for big entertainment companies to tables of artists selling original pages and sketches.—
Rob Salkowitz,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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The viral video led to countless memes, comedy sketches, and ultimately, Byron's resignation from the company.—
Diana Leyva,
Nashville Tennessean,
22 July 2025
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Stop padding job descriptions with laundry lists of software and skills.—
Julia Korn,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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Editor’s note: This article contains descriptions of child abuse.—
Ryan Murphy,
IndyStar,
25 July 2025
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Powerball 28-48-51-61-69, Powerball: 20, Power Play: 3 The Pick 10-23-24-35-41-42 Pick 3 1-4-4 Fantasy 5 13-33-34-38-40 Check Fantasy 5 payouts and previous drawings here.—
Lorenzino Estrada,
AZCentral.com,
19 July 2025
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Here’s a look at July 19, 2025, results for each game: Winning Powerball numbers from July 19 drawing 28-48-51-61-69, Powerball: 20, Power Play: 3 Winning Cash4Life numbers from July 19 drawing 20-38-41-46-54, Cash Ball: 02 Check Cash4Life payouts and previous drawings here.—
Nicole Young,
Nashville Tennessean,
19 July 2025
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There’s also a portrait of an adult Dolly in the lobby on the opposite side of the lobby.—
Robin Raven,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
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The ever-changing portraits on display in the Sun Room communicated this idea without any words of translation.—
Tom Zoellner,
AZCentral.com,
25 July 2025
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The episode, which aired July 23, ruffled more than a few feathers with its depiction of President Donald Trump.—
Alexis Simmerman,
Austin American Statesman,
26 July 2025
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The president was depicted similarly to South Park’s depiction of Saddam Hussein in its 1999 feature-length movie, South Park: Bigger, Longer and Uncut: ill-tempered, conniving and cruel.—
Kevin Dolak,
HollywoodReporter,
24 July 2025
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Each of these artists — whether through sculpture, photography, video, painting or language — has challenged conventional portrayals of women’s bodies, emotions and experiences.—
Megan Williams,
CNN Money,
18 July 2025
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This will be the 21-year-old actor’s highest profile role to date, offering a conventionally attractive portrayal of the Founding Father with all of his original teeth intact.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
17 July 2025
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The Beverly Hilton also teamed up with local artist Henry Kaye to create original illustrations and designs that honor its legacy.—
Jennifer Kester,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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The cover is an illustration of Ohtani and his dog, who is holding a baseball in his mouth.—
Oc Register,
Oc Register,
18 July 2025
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To believe that churches can direct the laity on how to vote, whether for members of the school board or for the president of the country, is to deny the Christian teaching that all humans are made in the image of God and can understand and follow his will themselves.—
Esau McCaulley,
The Atlantic,
15 July 2025
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It was also found in archive images going back 19 years, which allowed astronomers to compute its orbit.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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“Delineation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/delineation. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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