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
Originally intended as a Max original, the show shifted to HBO as part of a new content delineation plan.
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Joe Otterson, Variety, 24 Jan. 2025
Escobedo exudes a sense of order and singular focus, describing little delineation between work and play.
—Robin Pogrebin, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2025
And also, that means that there's no delineation on what foods go when, like pie is equally well suited for 6:00 AM as 11:00 PM like mashed potatoes for breakfast kind of energy.
—Bon Appétit, 11 Dec. 2024
The decision to take Ahmed off the roster, combined with Sunday’s trade of veteran outfielder Austin Slater to Cincinnati, marked a clear delineation for a team that has competed better in recent weeks yet continues to search for its identity while competing for an NL wild card.
—Andrew Baggarly, The Athletic, 10 July 2024
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Joe Otterson, Variety, 24 Jan. 2025
Escobedo exudes a sense of order and singular focus, describing little delineation between work and play.
—Robin Pogrebin, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2025
And also, that means that there's no delineation on what foods go when, like pie is equally well suited for 6:00 AM as 11:00 PM like mashed potatoes for breakfast kind of energy.
—Bon Appétit, 11 Dec. 2024
The decision to take Ahmed off the roster, combined with Sunday’s trade of veteran outfielder Austin Slater to Cincinnati, marked a clear delineation for a team that has competed better in recent weeks yet continues to search for its identity while competing for an NL wild card.
—Andrew Baggarly, The Athletic, 10 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for delineation
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Also starring Kate McKinnon and Aidy Bryant, the sketch acts as a faux commercial for a clothing store that sells bland clothing for women.—
Jessica Wang,
EW.com,
27 Feb. 2025
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Dumas added upon Birkin’s sketch by taking inspiration from Hermès’ Haut à Courroies, a favorite of her partner Serge Gainsbourg.—
Hannah Malach,
WWD,
27 Feb. 2025
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The podcast’s long, initial description of this testing process leaves out one important factor: how Mia’s spelling works.—
Daniel Engber,
The Atlantic,
3 Mar. 2025
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This content can be a video description of the shoe or even a virtual try-on experience.—
Benjamin Claeys,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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Tickets cost $2 and can be bought on the day of the drawing, but sales times vary by state.—
Don Sweeney,
Miami Herald,
9 Mar. 2025
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Powerball drawings are held on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday nights.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr.,
USA TODAY,
9 Mar. 2025
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Killam unleashed a roundhouse kick for his portrait.—
T. M. Brown,
The New Yorker,
3 Mar. 2025
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On Sunday, March 2, the celebrity chef, 58, shared a photo of himself lounging on a green couch underneath a portrait of famed restaurateur Lisa Vanderpump that shows her in a similar position.—
Raven Brunner,
People.com,
3 Mar. 2025
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Philip Kennicott at the Washington Post wrote, Corbet’s depiction of architecture as a profession is painfully dated, based on a handful of 20th century messianic figures who sought not just to make buildings, but to remake the world.—
Matt Shaw,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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Shots of Roger biking down idyllic Brooklyn streets, grassy knolls in Brooklyn parks and cozy coffee shops and bars on Brooklyn corners are abundant, but beyond that the borough’s depiction leaves viewers wanting.—
Morgan A. Grain,
Essence,
28 Feb. 2025
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Although the portrayal of a high-functioning autistic person can still feel clumsy, and at times disappointingly cartoonish, Christian celebrates his difference even more in The Accountant 2.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
The Hollywood Reporter,
9 Mar. 2025
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His role shows a very realistic portrayal of the good, the bad, and the ugly of what a studio head has to deal with.—
Vincent Perella,
IndieWire,
8 Mar. 2025
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The Blue Book will streamline the world of the books and real life, with scenes from Hilderbrand’s novels written in the 144-page guidebook alongside watercolor illustrations by artist Meredith Hanson, known for her paintings of Nantucket and local businesses on the island.—
Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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Watch the video below for an illustration of the changes.—
Jazz Monroe,
Pitchfork,
27 Feb. 2025
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Benedict Chiu, United States, 2023 A member of a famous K-Pop boy band whose face has been disfigured by an accident must undergo surgery to repair his fracturing image.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
6 Mar. 2025
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This follows his previous Guinness World Record for most Make-A-Wish Foundation wishes granted, highlighting his long-standing positive image that has helped with his longevity as a babyface.—
Russel Honoré,
Newsweek,
6 Mar. 2025
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“Delineation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/delineation. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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