as in split
the act or process of a whole separating into two or more parts or pieces
the cleavages of an egg as an embryo develops
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Recent Examples of cleavage
At the end of the day, nothing beats classic cleavage.
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Kleigh Balugo, StyleCaster, 11 July 2024
Such wars are more likely when a state’s political, social, economic, and geographic cleavages generally converge so that political parties, economic classes, and geographic areas all broadly align.
—Robert A. Pape, Foreign Affairs, 23 Sep. 2024
In the original, the game would reward you for taking provocative pics of female characters, dead or alive, when underwear or cleavage were in the frame.
—Diego Argüello, Rolling Stone, 21 Sep. 2024
State censorship has also taken aim at other areas, including a ban on women’s cleavage on TV.
—Chris Lau, CNN, 30 July 2024
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Kleigh Balugo, StyleCaster, 11 July 2024
Such wars are more likely when a state’s political, social, economic, and geographic cleavages generally converge so that political parties, economic classes, and geographic areas all broadly align.
—Robert A. Pape, Foreign Affairs, 23 Sep. 2024
In the original, the game would reward you for taking provocative pics of female characters, dead or alive, when underwear or cleavage were in the frame.
—Diego Argüello, Rolling Stone, 21 Sep. 2024
State censorship has also taken aim at other areas, including a ban on women’s cleavage on TV.
—Chris Lau, CNN, 30 July 2024
See all Example Sentences for cleavage
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cleavage
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But the gender gap was among the most glaring splits, with more women backing Vice President Kamala Harris and a majority of men supporting President-elect Donald Trump.Jessica Dickler,Ana Teresa Solá, CNBC, 21 Nov. 2024
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Like Lazarus, Cordella had few details about how the split would work, something that NBC’s sports rights partners are likely eager to hear more about.Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Nov. 2024
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The filing also details the dissolution of its subsidiary, Specialty Renal Products, Inc., and the assignment of its remaining assets to Nephros.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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For the last two years, Jeff Smith’s Starboard has been mounting a campaign at the media conglomerate, seeking both the dissolution of the dual-class structure that gives the Murdoch family outsize control and for the company to split off its highly valuable online real estate business.Rohan Goswami, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2024
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The time of breakup is considered the end of winter and the beginning of spring, and avid bettors use all kinds of homespun algorithms to predict the time of breakup, incorporating such data as annual snowfall, temperature patterns, and even train schedules.Corey Buhay, Outside Online, 7 Nov. 2024
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The leader in the sector, Club name DuPont , was rallying more than 6% after a strong earnings report and raised guide as well as a narrowed timeline of its breakup into three companies.Jeff Marks, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2024
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Situated on an upper floor of a 112-year-old building designed by late local architect Josué-George Bloch, the unit had been renovated into a low-cost office space replete with carpet tiles, PVC ceiling panels, and cheap partitions that created a choppy, confusing layout.Rachel Gallaher, Robb Report, 20 Oct. 2024
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The large removable partition keeps driver and passengers isolated and protected from any tools or gear being stored in the load area, but also flips on its side to create a bed platform.New Atlas, New Atlas, 14 Oct. 2024
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The Pittsburgh Steelers and the Philadelphia Eagles are both 8-2 and riding long winning streaks after beating top division rivals Baltimore and Washington, respectively, the last time out.Jack Magruder, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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Custom mugs seem especially popular; at least one publishing company, Avid Reader (a division of Simon & Schuster), offers a Publishers Marketplace–screengrab mug as part of its new-author welcome package.Jordan Michelman, The Atlantic, 21 Nov. 2024
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The former couple's separation will be addressed on season 14 of RHOBH, which begins airing on Nov. 19.McKinley Franklin, People.com, 20 Nov. 2024
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Likewise, Juba, played by Djimon Hounsou, is a Nubian hunter also turned gladiator, whose calm loyalty and faith despite his separation from his family is a fascinating counterpoint to Maximus’ desire for vengeance.Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 19 Nov. 2024
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“Cleavage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cleavage. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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