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 Dokoupil had to work out kinks on air, in real time, and the program’s overall audience still rests below 4 million, a demarcation point for CBS News management in the past. — Brian Steinberg, Variety, 3 Aug. 2026 The statement reiterated Israel’s refusal to pull troops back to the original demarcation line defined by the October 2025 ceasefire agreement, which the Israeli military has since pushed farther into Gaza. — Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 3 Aug. 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for demarcation

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Noun

Richard seems to be drawing a distinction between representing a culture and living it.

— Stephen Kearse, Pitchfork, 9 Oct. 2026
On an objective level, this is so close to n log n that the distinction almost doesn’t matter.

— Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of distinction

Noun

The goal is to manufacture large-area membranes that can perform highly selective separations under practical operating conditions.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 8 Oct. 2026
As Burberry’s fortunes improved, GUS began divesting the company, floating a minority stake on the London Stock Exchange in 2002 and completing its separation from Burberry in 2005.

— Frannie Comstock, Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of separation

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Before coming to Sacramento, Dains had faced accusations of racial discrimination, workplace bullying and abuse of power while leading the Los Angeles Department of Animal Services.

— Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 7 Oct. 2026
His persecution has continued up until now; last month, the administration accused the Smithsonian of discrimination and threatened to cut federal grants.

— Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 7 Oct. 2026

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