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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
The delineation raised questions about the fate of streaming series — on-air and in development — that CBS Studios had inherited from PTVS’ previous incarnation, which was shut down a year ago.
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Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 11 Aug. 2025
Christian Bale nailed the delineations between rich guy Bruce Wayne and his vigilante alter ego, and director Christopher Nolan's outstanding redo of the Caped Crusader's origins was a twisty masterstroke.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 10 July 2025
Airstream In place of common overhead cabinetry, Airstream further blurs the delineation between indoors and out with long, narrow upper windows above the primary window line.
—New Atlas, 7 June 2025
The fight could continue up to the Supreme Court, where the Justices would then weigh in on a delineation of judicial versus executive powers and the limits therein.
Update 4/18/25, 1:41 p.m.
—Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Apr. 2025
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Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 11 Aug. 2025
Christian Bale nailed the delineations between rich guy Bruce Wayne and his vigilante alter ego, and director Christopher Nolan's outstanding redo of the Caped Crusader's origins was a twisty masterstroke.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 10 July 2025
Airstream In place of common overhead cabinetry, Airstream further blurs the delineation between indoors and out with long, narrow upper windows above the primary window line.
—New Atlas, 7 June 2025
The fight could continue up to the Supreme Court, where the Justices would then weigh in on a delineation of judicial versus executive powers and the limits therein.
Update 4/18/25, 1:41 p.m.
—Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for delineation
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Mason is also a talented artist, frequently sharing his sketches and portraits on Instagram.—
Emily Weaver,
PEOPLE,
23 Oct. 2025
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The book also features 250 color illustrations of sketches, paintings, handwritten budgets and WhatsApp screenshots that trace Dillane’s evolution from selling T-shirts out of his dorm room at New York University to a stint creating a menswear collection for Louis Vuitton.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
23 Oct. 2025
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However, this doesn't include pre-order items, which will have their shipping estimates listed in the product description.—
Trisha Easto,
USA Today,
25 Oct. 2025
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The only player fitting the indictment’s description is Anthony Davis.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
24 Oct. 2025
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How to play Powerball today Mega Millions numbers Anyone win Tuesday night's drawing?—
Chris Sims,
IndyStar,
23 Oct. 2025
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All of Tuesday’s big money luck among the Mega Millions, Fantasy 5, Jackpot Triple Play and Cash4Life drawings started and ended on one jackpot.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
22 Oct. 2025
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The unnamed ringleader apparently also tried to sell a copy of a world-famous painting by the Dutch painter Rembrandt van Rijn known as The Syndics, a 17th century portrait of members of Amsterdam's cloth makers' guild, for roughly $150 million.—
NPR,
NPR,
26 Oct. 2025
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Walls on the first floor of the Capitol are bare as portraits of Tennessee governors usually displayed outside the Governor’s Office and Old Supreme Court Chambers have been taken down to prevent them from being damaged.—
Vivian Jones,
Nashville Tennessean,
24 Oct. 2025
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The program was developed through the Producers Guild’s One Guild initiative, which supports inclusive membership, employment, content, and authentic depictions.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
27 Oct. 2025
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These often casual racist depictions lasted well into the 20th century through mediums such as political cartoons, sports commentary and other popular culture.—
Dan Gooding,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
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Mixed Critical Reception While the second season has received glowing reviews overall, critics have been divided over its portrayal of faith and tone.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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The artist’s portrayals of nude Hindu deities, however, stand accused of offending religious sentiments — a reaction his supporters believe is exacerbated by his Muslim heritage.—
Oscar Holland,
CNN Money,
24 Oct. 2025
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This material is for illustration and discussion purposes and not intended to be, nor construed as, financial, legal, tax or investment advice.—
Katie Stockton,
CNBC,
27 Oct. 2025
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These illustrations offer a closer look at what’s been completed so far and what’s still to come.—
Neil Nakahodo,
Kansas City Star,
25 Oct. 2025
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Other companies, such as BlackSky and Maxar, are providing their own electro-optical/infrared (EO/IR) imagery—that is, images in the visible and infrared light spectrums—commercially.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Oct. 2025
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Cinemark will also upgrade its remaining 12 Imax screens to Imax with Laser, a 4K laser projection system developed to deliver the clearest images and best audio through proprietary technology.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
27 Oct. 2025
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“Delineation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/delineation. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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