boundary
noun
bound·ary
ˈbau̇n-d(ə-)rē 
plural boundaries
: something that indicates or fixes a limit or extent
Those two trees mark the boundary of our property.
the mountain range that forms the country's northern boundary
boundarylessness
noun
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Those two trees mark the boundary of our property.
The river forms the country's western boundary.
at the boundary between fact and fiction
You need to set boundaries with your children.
Did he violate the boundaries of the doctor-patient relationship?
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Both the organization and awards officially debuted this past Monday, an effort to celebrate and elevate LGBTQ+ representation in kids and family media, including creators who push the boundaries of storytelling to produce positive mirroring for a new generation.
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Disregard for boundaries Narcissists do not respect others’ boundaries, tending to invade personal, emotional, or psychological space without any consideration for the other person.
—Veronica Cristino, Vogue, 5 Dec. 2024
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Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Ross’s mastery of the form extends beyond live events — he’s also hosted the Jeff Ross Presents Roast Battle series for Comedy Central and pushed the boundaries of the genre with projects like Historical Roasts on Netflix.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 6 Dec. 2024
Both the organization and awards officially debuted this past Monday, an effort to celebrate and elevate LGBTQ+ representation in kids and family media, including creators who push the boundaries of storytelling to produce positive mirroring for a new generation.
—Abbey White, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Dec. 2024
Disregard for boundaries Narcissists do not respect others’ boundaries, tending to invade personal, emotional, or psychological space without any consideration for the other person.
—Veronica Cristino, Vogue, 5 Dec. 2024
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“Boundary.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/boundary. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.
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boundary
noun
bound·ary
ˈbau̇n-d(ə-)rē
plural boundaries
: something that points out or shows a limit or end : dividing line
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