Definition of separatornext
as in divider
something that divides, separates, or marks off the toddler insisted on a dinner plate with separators so that different foods would never touch one another

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Recent Examples of separator Readily available stem separators automatically split a complete song into vocals, instruments, bass, and drums, commenters noted. Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 4 Aug. 2026 Other issues are obvious, but having Brown at his peak form is the sort of separator this team must savor in a weak American League. Chandler Rome, New York Times, 26 July 2026 Designed for maximum comfort, Pedi Couture’s toe separator sandals are practical and time-saving, ensuring pedicures don't get ruined. ABC News, 25 July 2026 The doctors made a small cut under each breast and then inserted a channel separator to move around the breast tissue. Hedy Phillips, PEOPLE, 30 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for separator
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Noun
  • Wooden dividers with an open-lattice pattern separate the primary suite’s sitting area and bedroom, both with floor-to-ceiling sliding doors that open onto a large private terrace.
    Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 26 Aug. 2026
  • New casework creates a natural divider between the front office and the innovation center, soon to be filled with books and displays of student work.
    Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Wednesday, three people appeared to hop the fence on the south side of the property, slide down the dirt and step into the house.
    Fedor Zarkhin, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026
  • However, in the fourth, Jensen sent another Perez pitch over the right field fence for a 6-3 advantage.
    Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Values on a wall ask people to interpret abstractions, while stories carry judgment and understanding inside them.
    Bryan Adams, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2026
  • While the tents have the most charm, imo—ivory canvas walls, Adirondack chairs on wooden porches, true beds with sheepskin throws and wooden frames—the cabins and suites are unsurprisingly the more comfortable option.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Sep. 2026

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“Separator.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/separator. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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