DELINEATES Synonyms: 72 Similar and Opposite Words

delineates

verb

present tense third-person singular of delineate

as in traces

to draw or make apparent the outline of the man's roly-poly shape was softly delineated by the glow of the fire

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to give a representation or account of in words the story does a remarkable job of delineating the emotions that immigrants feel upon their arrival in a strange country

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Recent Examples of delineates The new plan delineates rough land-use areas, not specific buildings or footprints. — Mark Dee, Idaho Statesman, 8 Oct. 2026 His fluid camera, observational without being intrusive, expertly delineates the safe space of Layla’s courtyard, shifting registers as things get darker until near the end, when jumbled night reinforces the tense uncertainty. — Jay Weissberg, Variety, 17 May 2026 Wood, specifically Canaletto walnut, delineates many of these elements and unifies the apartment from entrance to end. — Ludovica Stevan, Architectural Digest, 22 Mar. 2026 The projection of Earth’s equator delineates the celestial equator, and the poles project onto the north and south celestial poles. — Vahe Peroomian, The Conversation, 5 Mar. 2026 One path forward would be serious discussion of a modern city charter that more clearly delineates executive and legislative roles. — Sara Albrecht, Chicago Tribune, 23 Feb. 2026 There is an unmarked though unmistakable border that delineates passage into a different ecosystem, a different landscape, a different experience of being within the land. — Literary Hub, 21 Nov. 2025 There’s a wealth of seating options to take in the views or cozy up by the double-sided fireplace that delineates the living and dining rooms. — Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 11 Oct. 2025 The 323-foot fly ball came down and hit the pole on the black line that delineates between a ball being out of the park or in play. — Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Sep. 2025

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The initiative includes a retrospective exhibition that traces the evolution of beachwear and a special opening-night show that combines live music, imagery and technology to demonstrate the durability of garments and innovation in textiles.

— Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026
Beth traces Prisco's Family Market history through her own family tree.

— Sara Machi, CBS News, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of traces

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As the footprint expands across major creative capitals, both founders remain adamantly protective of the core intimacy that defines their mission.

— Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
Public signals guide questions, internal evidence tests assumptions, and a road map defines what execution requires.

— James Fratzke, Forbes.com, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of defines

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The bronze ring depicts the Lighthouse of Alexandria, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, officials said.

— Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 18 Oct. 2026
This nearly 10-foot-high work depicts Mount Tai, one of China’s Five Great Mountains, and leads the viewer’s eye along the pilgrimage routes to the mountain’s summit.

— Anne Doran, ARTnews.com, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of depicts

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The nonprofit Stand Up for Stand Up posted a detailed breakdown of the data that outlines a 66% shrinkage in the SiriusXM Raw channel roster.

— Christina Catherine Martinez, Los Angeles Times, 8 Oct. 2026
The letter outlines 10 conditions that could help alleviate antitrust concerns.

— Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of outlines

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In the 1925 novel, the appearance of fledglings symbolizes freedom, confinement and even spiritual rebirth, themes that follow lead characters Clarissa and Sally (whom Edebiri portrays) as the story unfolds.

— Bianca Betancourt, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2026
In the film, Long portrays Katherine Jackson, matriarch of the Jackson family, alongside Oscar nominee Colman Domingo as Joe Jackson and Jaafar Jackson, Michael Jackson’s nephew, as the king of pop.

— Angelique Jackson, Variety, 14 Oct. 2026

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