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as in to characterize
to be an important feature of
an annual event marked mostly by noise and confusion
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as in to record
to make a written note of
mark down the names of those who are planning to attend the dinner
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as in joke
a person or thing that is made fun of
in the wake of the scandal, the disgraced governor became the favorite mark of late-night comedians
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as in target
a person or thing that is the object of abuse, criticism, or ridicule
his gullibility and tendency to fall for bluffs made him an easy mark at the poker table
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as in reputation
overall quality as seen or judged by people in general
a brand of crystal that bears the mark of excellence
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as in criterion
something set up as an example against which others of the same type are compared
lately his playing hasn't been up to the mark expected of a concert pianist
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as in goal
something that one hopes or intends to accomplish
set marks for expected daily output
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as in feature
something that sets apart an individual from others of the same kind
a sensitive expression that is the mark of a poet
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as in scar
something that spoils the appearance or completeness of a thing
a small mark where the car had scraped a wall
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as in effect
the power to bring about a result on another
a person of some mark in the field of evolutionary biology
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Recent Examples of mark
Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 July 2025
But the era of salts did not mark the end of liquid water on the Martian surface.
—ArsTechnica, 13 July 2025
Literary Hub, 11 July 2025
For the 38-year-old Djokovic, his lopsided loss brought an end to his latest bid for an eighth Wimbledon title — which would tie the men’s mark held by Roger Federer — and an unprecedented 25th major trophy in all.
—Howard Fendrich, Chicago Tribune, 11 July 2025
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Verb
The final day of Comic-Con International on Sunday, July 27, will mark the first-ever appearance of George Lucas at the convention.
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 July 2025
But the era of salts did not mark the end of liquid water on the Martian surface.
—ArsTechnica, 13 July 2025
Noun
There are three large exclamation marks at the end, with their dots dangling below them.
—Literary Hub, 11 July 2025
For the 38-year-old Djokovic, his lopsided loss brought an end to his latest bid for an eighth Wimbledon title — which would tie the men’s mark held by Roger Federer — and an unprecedented 25th major trophy in all.
—Howard Fendrich, Chicago Tribune, 11 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mark
Verb
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Some packages labeled as cheese crackers may actually contain peanut butter crackers, posing a risk to those with peanut allergies.—
Chad Murphy,
The Enquirer,
9 July 2025
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Look for a product labeled for powdery mildew and follow the label instructions for dosage and safe use.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 July 2025
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This group is characterized by high beta (median 1.6), fast growth (median 53% Q1 EPS growth), and strong earnings surprises (median 20% Q1 EPS beat).—
Randy Watts,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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Massively popular in 2005, the company's original model—characterized by its point-counting system and group meetings—drew in millions of members around the world.—
Katherine Fung,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 July 2025
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To share the story of your unsung hero with the Hidden Brain team, record a voice memo on your phone and send it to myunsunghero@hiddenbrain.org.—
Autumn Barnes,
NPR,
7 July 2025
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Both Diamond and Rodgers pleaded innocent to the charges in Little Rock District Court on Monday, court records state.—
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7 July 2025
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The Republican governor even poked a light joke at the energy surrounding the teams during his opening remarks.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
11 July 2025
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Sriram peppers her debut with offbeat characters, sometimes giving them names that are jokes in and of themselves.—
Murtada Elfadl,
Variety,
11 July 2025
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As of July 1, 2025, the new target reductions in the carbon intensity of transportation fuels are 30 percent below 2010 levels by 2030 and 90 percent below by 2045.—
Wayne Winegarden,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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At the time of writing, over 100 people have donated to the fundraiser, which has raised more than double its initial $13,700 target.—
Latoya Gayle,
People.com,
1 July 2025
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Real Madrid’s winning reputation is built on their clinical efficiency in both boxes.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
6 July 2025
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Canadians live up their gracious, welcoming reputation, and their desire to make your visit special turns this road trip into a lifelong memory.—
Rebecca Deurlein,
Travel + Leisure,
6 July 2025
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But the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges — the longtime accreditor of Florida’s 40 public universities and colleges — is the only one of the seven southern accreditation agencies that mandate DEI criteria.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
12 July 2025
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Not so easy, but these four mostly meet the criteria.—
Amy Lindgren,
Twin Cities,
12 July 2025
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The club had allowed just two second-half goals at home all season before Ponce’s brace on Saturday.—
Ryan Finley,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 July 2025
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The goal is to combine AI’s precision with the human touch that makes influencer marketing truly effective.—
Tanya Benedicto Klich,
Forbes.com,
12 July 2025
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“Mark.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mark. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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