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
Of those, 111 warplanes crossed the Median Line – an informal demarcation point in the Taiwan Strait that Beijing does not recognize, but until recent years had largely respected – and entered Taiwan’s air defense identification zone (ADIZ).
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Wayne Chang, CNN, 15 Oct. 2024
Video released by South Korea's Defense Ministry shows explosions along roads on the north side of the military demarcation line that separates the two Koreas.
—Gawon Bae, CNN, 15 Oct. 2024
The announcement heralds a further escalation in activity close to the demarcation line separating the two Koreas, which had been rare in recent years until this year.
—Reuters, NBC News, 9 Oct. 2024
They were meant as a response to Nussbaum’s 1939 painting The Refugee, which includes a globe missing geopolitical demarcations, referencing his inability to find refuge in Nazi Europe.
—Karen Chernick, ARTnews.com, 3 Sep. 2019
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Wayne Chang, CNN, 15 Oct. 2024
Video released by South Korea's Defense Ministry shows explosions along roads on the north side of the military demarcation line that separates the two Koreas.
—Gawon Bae, CNN, 15 Oct. 2024
The announcement heralds a further escalation in activity close to the demarcation line separating the two Koreas, which had been rare in recent years until this year.
—Reuters, NBC News, 9 Oct. 2024
They were meant as a response to Nussbaum’s 1939 painting The Refugee, which includes a globe missing geopolitical demarcations, referencing his inability to find refuge in Nazi Europe.
—Karen Chernick, ARTnews.com, 3 Sep. 2019
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for demarcation
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For tech leaders, strategic partnerships with sports events and organizations present a moment of distinction to not only deepen their connections with audiences but also showcase their products at work.Josh Bruni, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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How people answered that question tended to reflect a lot about their larger beliefs – about the benefits of democracy, the importance of family, the distinctions between the U.S and Cuba, and immigration writ large.Code Switch, NPR, 18 Dec. 2024
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Indeed, the process of separation was emotionally painful, but the act of living through a strained relationship can be equally, if not more, draining.Molly Peck, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
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Elsewhere in the interview, Ferguson underscored a deep belief in the separation of powers, along with the guardrails established to protect it.Brian Fung, CNN, 15 Dec. 2024
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These claims are brought by members of a majority group alleging discrimination in favor of members of a minority group.Michelle Travis, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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At issue is whether the fairness and safety of women's events are being put at risk by trans women and whether a ban would deepen the discrimination faced by trans people.Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
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“Demarcation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/demarcation. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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