DEMARCATION Synonyms: 9 Similar and Opposite Words

demarcation

noun

ˌdē-ˌmär-ˈkā-shən

Definition of demarcation

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 Former Kentucky forward Jayden Quaintance, who was selected 20th overall in June’s NBA Draft, wound up being the de facto line of demarcation in that respect. — Brendan Marks, New York Times, 25 July 2026 Her life with Kelly carries a hard line of demarcation between the before and the after. — Mark Leibovich, The Atlantic, 20 July 2026 The demarcation process was stopped, and the Egyptian army led the convoy away. — Literary Hub, 16 July 2026 Then, apply the orange to a makeup sponge and pat it on the line of demarcation to buff out the line and create the gradient effect. — Rebecca Norris, InStyle, 8 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for demarcation

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Noun

Corruption talk blurs the distinctions between these three distinct things.

— Robert Boatright, The Conversation, 27 Aug. 2026
For Leo, that distinction comes from making the highly recognizable papal wardrobe part of his own public style.

— Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of distinction

Noun

The burst and ability to create separation jumped out, as did his calm and composed finish, all at seemingly peak speed.

— Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 28 Aug. 2026
This direct separation reduces the total volume of fuel processing equipment by more than ninety percent, while significantly shrinking the amount of hazardous radioactive tritium that a plant must keep on site.

— Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of separation

Noun

But administrative burdens are a technology of annoyance, degradation, discrimination, and needless extraction.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 26 Aug. 2026
The office was looking for someone who has done work for the city and who may have been the victim of discrimination.

— Jack Harvel August 26, Kansas City Star, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of discrimination

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