as in split
the act or process of a whole separating into two or more parts or pieces
the cleavages of an egg as an embryo develops
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Recent Examples of cleavage
According to the odds, the favorites are Beyonce wearing a cowboy hat and opening her playbook with some cleavage!
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Jay Ginsbach, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
While all were Democratic-Republicans, the party had internal divisions that would eventually split into a new party system by the 1828 election, and the votes in the House largely followed these cleavages.
—Geoffrey Skelley, ABC News, 21 Oct. 2024
That means observing the dress code of no bare shoulders, excessive cleavage, or shorts or skirts above the knees, and no hats inside.
—Elizabeth Heath, Travel + Leisure, 5 Feb. 2025
In addition to the major cleavage, Olivia’s dress also featured an open back that practically graced her butt too.
—Kleigh Balugo, StyleCaster, 2 Feb. 2025
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Jay Ginsbach, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
While all were Democratic-Republicans, the party had internal divisions that would eventually split into a new party system by the 1828 election, and the votes in the House largely followed these cleavages.
—Geoffrey Skelley, ABC News, 21 Oct. 2024
That means observing the dress code of no bare shoulders, excessive cleavage, or shorts or skirts above the knees, and no hats inside.
—Elizabeth Heath, Travel + Leisure, 5 Feb. 2025
In addition to the major cleavage, Olivia’s dress also featured an open back that practically graced her butt too.
—Kleigh Balugo, StyleCaster, 2 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cleavage
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Economists say the voting split of Thursday will be closely watched.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
19 Mar. 2025
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The five board members who favored the split live in Keller; the two who opposed it live in Fort Worth. Since January, a group of residents led by Dixie Davis have been circulating a petition to garner support for a single-member voting system for school board elections.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 Mar. 2025
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Danielle Haim sings, more disdainful than saddened by the dissolution at the heart of the single.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
12 Mar. 2025
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While eliminating the department would require congressional approval, its dissolution would significantly impact millions of borrowers and the American education system at large.—
William Lambers,
Newsweek,
9 Mar. 2025
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Their affiliation agreement ended in late December, and after months of negotiations, the sides opted for a breakup.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
21 Mar. 2025
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Following their breakup just before season 3 of Outer Banks began production, Cline and Stokes continued to film together.—
Liza Esquibias,
People.com,
20 Mar. 2025
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It was originally intended as a two-year temporary partition, after which a general election to establish a single national government—either communist or capitalist, depending on the votes—would then be held.—
Laura Kiniry,
Smithsonian Magazine,
13 Mar. 2025
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Related Articles The ground floor features neutral tones, travertine marble and leather furniture, complemented by metal columns and amber glass partitions.—
Andrea Onate,
WWD,
25 Feb. 2025
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New transplants may take a year to recover from division and resume full flowering.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Mar. 2025
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There are two parallel divisions of 12 teams at that level but only one of the 24 teams went up each season, with the winners of the south and north sections facing each other in a winner-takes-all play-off.—
Megan Feringa,
The Athletic,
16 Mar. 2025
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Since their separation, Vanessa and Trump Jr. have maintained a cordial relationship, with both prioritizing co-parenting their five children.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
14 Mar. 2025
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This could be any big life change, like a move, loss of a family member or pet, a separation or divorce, or a big change at school.—
Miranda Rake,
Parents,
14 Mar. 2025
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“Cleavage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cleavage. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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