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as in to trace
to draw or make apparent the outline of
the man's roly-poly shape was softly delineated by the glow of the fire
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as in to describe
to give a representation or account of in words
the story does a remarkable job of delineating the emotions that immigrants feel upon their arrival in a strange country
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Recent Examples of delineate
The solution is to delineate roles and hire for specialized skills.
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Peter Sanchez, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
Opening with a Teddy Pendergrass sample and treating him like a combo of the Harvey Weinstein and the Rachel Dolezal of rap, Kendrick delineated, revoking Drake’s membership.
—Rob Marriott, VIBE.com, 30 Dec. 2024
Each bank reportedly owned a particular colorway or fabric, while the thickness and spacing of the stripes themselves delineated a person’s rank within the company.
—Leah Dolan, CNN, 17 Dec. 2024
Here, in Lebanon’s capital, life has been delineated by similar sounds and sights of conflict for decades.
—Megan Feringa, The Athletic, 2 Jan. 2025
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Peter Sanchez, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
Opening with a Teddy Pendergrass sample and treating him like a combo of the Harvey Weinstein and the Rachel Dolezal of rap, Kendrick delineated, revoking Drake’s membership.
—Rob Marriott, VIBE.com, 30 Dec. 2024
Each bank reportedly owned a particular colorway or fabric, while the thickness and spacing of the stripes themselves delineated a person’s rank within the company.
—Leah Dolan, CNN, 17 Dec. 2024
Here, in Lebanon’s capital, life has been delineated by similar sounds and sights of conflict for decades.
—Megan Feringa, The Athletic, 2 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for delineate
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Buffalo Trace first released Sazerac Rye in 2006, but the whiskey’s origins can be traced back to the 1880s . . .—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
19 Jan. 2025
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The club is one of the oldest in Fort Worth, with roots tracing back to the 1910s.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
19 Jan. 2025
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Though it’s described as a lip oil, the tube shape and medium-coverage shades beg to differ.—
Jennifer Hussein,
Allure,
25 Jan. 2025
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The suit also detailed other racially motivated incidents including an October 2020 video class meeting overtaken by white students who used racial slurs to describe their Black classmates.—
Darrell Smith,
Sacramento Bee,
25 Jan. 2025
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With a Republican trifecta, conservatives have a unique opportunity to define what pro-family and pro-life governance truly means.—
Daniel Darling,
National Review,
20 Jan. 2025
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He’ll ultimately be defined, though, by his ability to continue to wait for plays to develop and stay cerebral as the speed of the level around him ramps up.—
Scott Wheeler,
The Athletic,
20 Jan. 2025
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If the content of his films skews towards the dark side, their form tends to be a bit more playful, undercutting some of the heaviness of what’s being depicted.—
Jordan Mintzer,
The Hollywood Reporter,
25 Jan. 2025
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Contemporary sculptures of earthly Greek women were usually made from terra-cotta and depicted them clothed in tight cloaks.—
Sonja Anderson,
Smithsonian Magazine,
24 Jan. 2025
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According to etiquette guidelines outlined in Newsweek, keeping feet out of the aisle and being mindful of others' movement is a basic expectation when flying.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
19 Jan. 2025
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Stockpiling mifepristone would help to guard against an effort outlined in Project 2025, the conservative governing plan developed by the Heritage Foundation with assistance from many officials connected to Trump’s first term.—
Katy Golvala,
Hartford Courant,
19 Jan. 2025
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Chalamet recently portrayed Bob Dylan in A Complete Unknown, the biopic directed by James Mangold, and performed all of his own vocals in the film.—
Mitchell Peters,
Billboard,
19 Jan. 2025
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The pair eventually worked together on 2018’s Black Panther, in which Boseman played the titular MCU hero and Jordan portrayed villainous Erik Killmonger.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
18 Jan. 2025
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“Delineate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/delineate. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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