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as in tracing
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 describing
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 delineating
The magnetic pull for those whose ultimate prize is privacy and connection to nature is towards gardens, forests, fields and beachfronts that stretch into the distance, delineating possibilities.
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Nielsen Dinwoodie,
Forbes.com,
4 July 2026
Some of them act as half walls, delineating the foyer, or partially separating the family room from the main salon.
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Paola Singer,
Architectural Digest,
18 June 2026
Those fights faded once governments began delineating specific zones where such projects were allowed and impacts could be minimized.
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Bloomberg,
Oc Register,
23 Apr. 2026
The force of Quincy’s essay resided not in rehearsing this full litany of offenses for The Atlantic’s readers but in delineating its implications.
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Jake Lundberg,
The Atlantic,
12 Feb. 2026
The opening number remains a stunner as choreographer Ellenore Scott finding fresh ways of delineating all the major and minor characters and introducing the tensions that will further tighten throughout the show.
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Frank Rizzo,
Variety,
17 Oct. 2025
Consistent cadence and properly delineating sentences and statements vastly improve any output the glasses produce.
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PC Magazine,
17 Oct. 2025
The Senate is expected to ramp up efforts this fall to pass a bill delineating oversight of the crypto market — the crown jewel of digital asset legislation.
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Julia Shapero,
The Hill,
9 Sep. 2025
Nielsen Dinwoodie,
Forbes.com,
4 July 2026
Some of them act as half walls, delineating the foyer, or partially separating the family room from the main salon.
—
Paola Singer,
Architectural Digest,
18 June 2026
Those fights faded once governments began delineating specific zones where such projects were allowed and impacts could be minimized.
—
Bloomberg,
Oc Register,
23 Apr. 2026
The force of Quincy’s essay resided not in rehearsing this full litany of offenses for The Atlantic’s readers but in delineating its implications.
—
Jake Lundberg,
The Atlantic,
12 Feb. 2026
The opening number remains a stunner as choreographer Ellenore Scott finding fresh ways of delineating all the major and minor characters and introducing the tensions that will further tighten throughout the show.
—
Frank Rizzo,
Variety,
17 Oct. 2025
Consistent cadence and properly delineating sentences and statements vastly improve any output the glasses produce.
—
PC Magazine,
17 Oct. 2025
The Senate is expected to ramp up efforts this fall to pass a bill delineating oversight of the crypto market — the crown jewel of digital asset legislation.
—
Julia Shapero,
The Hill,
9 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for delineating
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Criminals who understand digital assets already have options designed to frustrate tracing.
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Egyptian star Mona Zaki plays singer Umm Kulthum in the picture tracing the singer’s remarkable journey from a small village in Egypt’s Nile Delta to becoming the most celebrated voice in the Arab world.
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Iran’s semi-official Iranian Students’ News Agency (ISNA) wrote about the 1989 funeral earlier this week, describing how the enormous crowds exceeded the numbers expected by authorities.
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Furthermore, Bavarian state lawmaker Bernhard Pohl also welcomed the move, describing it as a long-term guarantee for the future of the Kaufbeuren location and its role within Germany’s expanding missile defense network.
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Look for flattering lengths, breathable fabrics, and waist-defining details.
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The last week has seen frenzy spill over for what will be an era-defining, royal-level wedding.
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The biggest of these controversies erupted in April after the president shared a post depicting himself as Jesus Christ, amid his feud with Pope Leo XIV.
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The masks are often vibrant and colorful but sometimes intimidating, depicting superheroes, animals or other symbolic figures.
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The next step in the process involves the city drafting a redevelopment plan outlining development standards before holding public hearings and seeking additional approvals.
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While outlining his five-year military goals at February’s Workers’ Party congress, Kim also called for intercontinental ballistic missiles capable of underwater launches.
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Rather than acknowledging the reckless play that earned her suspension, Thomas immediately shifted the focus to herself, portraying her punishment, rather than the hit on Clark, as the real injustice.
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Jaafar spoke about portraying the King of Pop, who’s also his uncle, in the film.
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“Delineating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/delineating. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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