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 big change occurred somewhere around the Newport concert, and the arrival of the Beatles and The Stones, and the worsening of the Vietnam War, and the assassinations, and Woodstock, became demarcations of of a dramatic cultural shift.
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Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 23 Dec. 2024
Human-level intelligent behavior is the AGI demarcation.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
The Blue Line is the demarcation in southern Lebanon from where Israel withdrew in 2000.
—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
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Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 23 Dec. 2024
Human-level intelligent behavior is the AGI demarcation.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
The Blue Line is the demarcation in southern Lebanon from where Israel withdrew in 2000.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for demarcation
Noun
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After a rapid redesign – and with the city's enthusiastic blessing – it was built as the nation's first fire resilient community, a distinction touted by KB Home Coastal and confirmed by insurance groups.—
Elizabeth Weise,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2025
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However, there is a distinction between challenging a founder to think critically and tearing them down.—
David Nour,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Emulsifiers are peacemakers that help ease the tension at oil-water boundaries to prevent separation.—
Ali Bouzari,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
28 Mar. 2025
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Moves like this challenge the separation of powers and the politicization of regulatory agencies.—
Doug Melville,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Stigma and discrimination impede access to life-saving services and exacerbate the vulnerability of such populations.—
Peter Sands,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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This includes complaints of discrimination or abuse.—
Kayla Jimenez,
USA TODAY,
22 Mar. 2025
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“Demarcation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/demarcation. Accessed 7 Apr. 2025.
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