SEPARATION Synonyms: 142 Similar and Opposite Words

separation

noun

ˌse-pə-ˈrā-shən

Definition of separation

as in dissolution

the act or process of a whole separating into two or more parts or pieces the separation of Norway and Sweden into two independent nations in 1905

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as in distinction

the state of being kept distinct the separation of church and state is an important concept in the United States

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as in divergence

a movement in different directions away from a common point a sudden separation of the herd of deer when they were startled

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as in gap

an open space in a barrier (as a wall or hedge) the narrow separation between posts in the fence

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as in departure

the act or process of two or more persons going off in different directions friends who dreaded the inevitable separation after graduation

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as in divider

something that divides, separates, or marks off a filing cabinet with lots of adjustable separations

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Recent Examples of separation By weaving these stories together, Cuarón used the epic’s themes of exile and separation to provide a fresh take on Hodgson Burnett’s classic novel. — Sohini Sarah Pillai, The Conversation, 14 Oct. 2026 Although this kind of segregation can be seen with greater clarity in DF2, DF4, and DF9, not everyone agrees on how the separation took place. — Quanta Magazine, 14 Oct. 2026 His view of the rocket came just seconds before the vehicle's stage separation, which was followed immediately by the rocket's main booster performing an engine burn to right its trajectory for landing back at the Cape. — Josh Dinner, Space.com, 13 Oct. 2026 People confirmed the news on October 7, noting that Goth listed their date of separation as July 28, 2025. — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 13 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for separation

Recent Examples of Synonyms for separation

Noun

Spears detailed the dissolution of her relationship with Timberlake in her 2023 memoir, The Woman in Me.

— Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 12 Oct. 2026
Amuom said the dissolution had contributed to the insecurity by leaving key local government posts vacant.

— ABC News, ABC News, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of dissolution

Noun

This distinction is especially important for companies whose supply chains involve multiple countries, with raw materials, components, and finished goods crossing borders at different stages.

— Shannon Hynds, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026
Advertisement Yet experts say the distinction between the two systems is not always clear, particularly given how closely their underlying technology and operations are connected.

— Tiago Ventura, Time, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of distinction

Noun

With the latest decreases in cotton prices, a divergence has emerged with the oil market.

— SJ Guest Editorial, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026
This requires, though, that the majority of stocks are not outright declining and that the divergences aren't accompanied by signs of acute macro stress and tighter financial conditions.

— Michael Santoli, CNBC, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of divergence

Noun

The wealth gap has political stakes, too That sense of waiting for an opportunity has electoral relevance.

— Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2026
After recent decreases in 2026/27 prices, the gap has closed, but prices for 2027/28 NY/ICE contracts have been trading at a discount to 2026/27 prices.

— SJ Guest Editorial, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of gap

Noun

Following the simultaneous departures of former chiefs Owen Hunt (Kevin McKidd) and Teddy Altman (Kim Raver) at the end of last season, long-time fans might have expected another familiar face to take the helm.

— Max Gao, Variety, 16 Oct. 2026
Her high-profile appointment followed a multiyear hiatus for Calvin Klein Collection on the runway following the departure of Raf Simons in 2018.

— Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of departure

Noun

Better yet, those dividers pull out and double as flat tops for the crate, turning it into a makeshift workstation or seat (without leaving the milk crate imprint on your skin afterward).

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 1 Oct. 2026
The Ghost bag comes with a 14-way divider, so every club has a spot, or a 7-way divider which is more traditional.

— Langston Wertz Jr, Charlotte Observer, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of divider

Noun

Somebody introduced the train-test split and started a leaderboard.

— Quanta Magazine, Quanta Magazine, 16 Oct. 2026
The band recorded a third album in 1977 but its label, Columbia, was unimpressed and declined to release it and Pavlov’s Dog split (the album was final issued by German label Rockville some 30 years later).

— Jem Aswad, Variety, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of split

Noun

Unions can also be powerful tools for combating racial pay discrimination; the new report shows tripling union membership would narrow the racial wage gap by more than a third.

— Liz Shuler, Time, 15 Oct. 2026
At best, the invitation to become a white-leader draws an oblique link between white paint and the discourse of racial discrimination.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 14 Oct. 2026