as in distinction
the state of being kept distinct
the lines of demarcation between art and entertainment are often blurry
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Recent Examples of demarcation
The Blue Line is the demarcation in southern Lebanon from where Israel withdrew in 2000.
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Scott Neuman, NPR, 27 Nov. 2024
Momentum shifts after Dicker kick The clear line of demarcation in this Chargers win was their successful fair-catch kick at the end of the first half.
—Nick Kosmider, The Athletic, 20 Dec. 2024
Video shared by the South Korean Defense Ministry showed several explosions on roads on the north side of the military demarcation line that separates two Koreas.
—Gawon Bae, CNN, 15 Oct. 2024
In 2022, Chinese aircraft began routinely flying over the median line in the Taiwan Strait, a demarcation that both sides had previously respected for over half a century.
—David Sacks, Foreign Affairs, 8 Nov. 2024
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Scott Neuman, NPR, 27 Nov. 2024
Momentum shifts after Dicker kick The clear line of demarcation in this Chargers win was their successful fair-catch kick at the end of the first half.
—Nick Kosmider, The Athletic, 20 Dec. 2024
Video shared by the South Korean Defense Ministry showed several explosions on roads on the north side of the military demarcation line that separates two Koreas.
—Gawon Bae, CNN, 15 Oct. 2024
In 2022, Chinese aircraft began routinely flying over the median line in the Taiwan Strait, a demarcation that both sides had previously respected for over half a century.
—David Sacks, Foreign Affairs, 8 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for demarcation
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Five years ago, Robert Wallach (Bobby) had an idea that seemed radical: to revolutionize the gig economy by eliminating the distinction between employees and independent contractors.—
Kody Boye,
USA TODAY,
25 Feb. 2025
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Palmer has embraced the distinction, leveraging her position to create opportunities for other women.—
Julia Boorstin,
CNBC,
24 Feb. 2025
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The unions argued that the president's three initiatives — firing of probationary employees, deferred resignation program and planned large-scale reductions in force — violate the separation of powers and federal law.—
Melissa Quinn,
CBS News,
20 Feb. 2025
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Recognizing the importance of maintaining familial bonds, these projects seek to mitigate the trauma of separation and promote long-term stability for children and families.—
Danny K. Davis,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Feb. 2025
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The plaintiffs are asking for a declaratory judgment that American Airlines’ supplier diversity program violates the federal laws regulating contracts and prohibiting discrimination on the basis of color as spelled out in the Civil Rights Acts of 1866 and 1964 respectively.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 Feb. 2025
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As a representative of the U.N., any involvement in a group that promotes discrimination or violence violates the principle of neutrality and gravely jeopardizes UNRWA’s ability to provide services and protection to refugees.—
Rachel Wolf,
Fox News,
14 Feb. 2025
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“Demarcation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/demarcation. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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