as in vivid
producing a mental picture through clear and impressive description
the finely delineated characters of the novel will seem real to the reader
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as in traced
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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as in described
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 delineated
Avery Lotz, Axios, 28 Sep. 2024
In practice, that can include changes such as delineated bike lanes, curb extensions and crosswalks.
—Nadia Scharf, The Indianapolis Star, 10 June 2024
Their values are expressed on their delineated part of the property.
—Hazlitt, 29 May 2024
Wines are aged in 80 large wooden casks, each holding vino from a single delineated plot of land.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 4 Apr. 2024
Ultimately, the characters’ motivations, like their titular instinct, are weakly delineated, but viewers are well-advised not to worry their pretty little heads about any of that and just concentrate on the pantsuits.
—Leslie Felperin, The Hollywood Reporter, 28 Mar. 2024
Moraga’s financing plan would be reasonable if there was a clear spending plan for the money with delineated priorities.
—East Bay Times Editorial, The Mercury News, 28 Feb. 2024
The ironing board’s cover has three clearly delineated zones but is smooth throughout.
—Sharon Brandwein, Southern Living, 6 Feb. 2024
Along with the preternaturally glowy skin (a mind-boggling synthetic effect that McGrath is revealing in a clever rollout), the Margiela Bratz came correct with washes of blue and green shadow, thin delineated brows, and high-gloss lips touched in metallics.
—Calin Van Paris, Vogue, 31 Jan. 2024
Adjective
Trump plans on using that delineated power to enact sweeping tariffs, with or without congressional approval.
—Avery Lotz, Axios, 28 Sep. 2024
In practice, that can include changes such as delineated bike lanes, curb extensions and crosswalks.
—Nadia Scharf, The Indianapolis Star, 10 June 2024
Their values are expressed on their delineated part of the property.
—Hazlitt, 29 May 2024
Wines are aged in 80 large wooden casks, each holding vino from a single delineated plot of land.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 4 Apr. 2024
Ultimately, the characters’ motivations, like their titular instinct, are weakly delineated, but viewers are well-advised not to worry their pretty little heads about any of that and just concentrate on the pantsuits.
—Leslie Felperin, The Hollywood Reporter, 28 Mar. 2024
Moraga’s financing plan would be reasonable if there was a clear spending plan for the money with delineated priorities.
—East Bay Times Editorial, The Mercury News, 28 Feb. 2024
The ironing board’s cover has three clearly delineated zones but is smooth throughout.
—Sharon Brandwein, Southern Living, 6 Feb. 2024
Along with the preternaturally glowy skin (a mind-boggling synthetic effect that McGrath is revealing in a clever rollout), the Margiela Bratz came correct with washes of blue and green shadow, thin delineated brows, and high-gloss lips touched in metallics.
—Calin Van Paris, Vogue, 31 Jan. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for delineated
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The film flaunts vivid animation and some pretty striking moments, captured with close-ups and unexpected angles — but similar to Skydance Animation’s debut venture Luck, Spellbound inspires a sense of déjà vu.Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 Nov. 2024
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It is known for its distinctive vivid blue or indigo pages, silver decoration and gold calligraphy.Matt Robison, Newsweek, 20 Nov. 2024
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Almost half of it was traced via serial numbers to funds the developers had given Owens, according to the indictment.Bracey Harris, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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The stock has traced out a rectangle formation in the $10-$13 range.Bill Sarubbi, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
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Former Red Lobster employees previously described to CNN a toxic and demoralizing environment under Thai Union.Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN, 4 Oct. 2024
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However, Group-IB has been digging into criminal enterprises for the longest time, and some are best described as downright scary.Davey Winder, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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In a graphic clip that was shared on social media, the bloodied and bruised rapper can be seen hunched over on the ground following the attack.Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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Roach offers a behind-the-scenes look at the moments that defined his career, while providing them with the tools to create their own version of iconic style, built on individuality and confidence.Shelby Stewart, Essence, 4 Oct. 2024
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Once the primary process and posture are defined, leaders can leverage automation to assist in tasks such as scanning databases to identify sensitive data and implementing a centralized view of access controls.Balaji Ganesan, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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At a merch table, a stack of posters depicted Lake in a Rosie the Riveter pose, showing off her taut arms.Rachel Monroe, The New Yorker, 4 Oct. 2024
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The objections all come from members of the older generation, who are depicted as tropes – irrational and stuck in their ways.Samira Mehta, The Conversation, 3 Oct. 2024
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Given there are three possible outcomes in every soccer match, the draw option is available too as outlined above.Jay Ginsbach, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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As outlined in a 2021 report by Inside Higher Ed, during the global pandemic, many student counseling centers contracted with third-party vendors to provide teletherapy services for students.Eric Wood, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Andrews portrayed Queen Clarice Renaldi in the films, Mia’s estranged grandmother and ruler of Genovia.Dan Heching, CNN, 4 Oct. 2024
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Lily James portrayed a younger version of Donna, Streep's character and Sophie's mother; the movie flashes back to Donna's encounters with Sophie's three possible fathers as Sophie and her husband Sky (Cooper) prepare to welcome their own child in the present.Tommy McArdle, People.com, 3 Oct. 2024
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“Delineated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/delineated. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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