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 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 Specific Solutions The paper delineates specific solutions that collectively could swiftly enhance EU economic growth and international competitiveness. — Alden Abbott, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025

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Stellarator targets continuous operation Helical Fusion traces its technical roots to decades of stellarator research in Japan.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 1 Sep. 2026
The Basel show traces the roots of Cao’s interest in simulation, as manifested in the parallel realities, generational longing, and everyday social theater experienced by young people during China’s early-2000s boom.

— Pablo Larios, Artforum, 1 Sep. 2026

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Human Intelligence As Spec The Knowing markets itself as 100% human intelligence, which Thomas describes as a business proposition rather than a moral one.

— Jasmine Browley, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Modern interpreters have read his 10 heads as signifying his vast knowledge of 10 sacred texts, or alternately his 10 ethical failings, but the Ramayana account describes him as 10-headed from birth.

— Charles Preston, Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 Aug. 2026

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Pool companies, professionals and builders can embrace this consumer shift and provide an all-encompassing experience that defines what pool ownership will look like going forward.

— Jon Viner, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026
The museum defines an unprovoked attack as when a shark bites a human in its own habitat without any provocation by the human.

— Heather McCarron, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026

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Golf equipment powerhouse Callaway ended its partnership with Good Good Golf amid the justified backlash over a video ad for a new Callaway driver that depicts a man aggressively shoving a woman to the ground.

— Greg Cote August 30, Miami Herald, 30 Aug. 2026
The portrait, painted during Rembrandt’s later years, depicts Catrina Hooghsaet, a wealthy Mennonite woman from Amsterdam, who lived apart from her husband.

— News Desk, Artforum, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of depicts

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Amie Donald physically portrays M3GAN, with Jenna Davis providing the voice.

— Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
The film is directed by Gotham Chopra, portrays NBA superstar Stephen Curry reaching a record 4,000 three-pointers on the basketball court, and the shooting mastery behind the Golden State Warrior team leader’s sporting greatness.

— Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 28 Aug. 2026

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