1
as in label
a slip (as of paper or cloth) that is attached to something to identify or describe it
the markers on the rock and mineral specimens were old and faded
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as in feature
something that sets apart an individual from others of the same kind
the discovery of a marker for the virus has greatly improved the accuracy of diagnosis
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Recent Examples of marker
That results not only in significant weight loss, but improved health markers.
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ABC News, 23 Mar. 2026
Only service dogs wearing distinguishing markers are allowed at the park.
—Jasmine Mendez
follow, Los Angeles Times, 23 Mar. 2026
The incident occurred near the 49-mile marker as the deputy was conducting a stop when another vehicle collided with the patrol car.
—Cbs News Atlanta Staff, CBS News, 22 Mar. 2026
Tage Thompson tallied and set up a power-play marker by Rasmus Dahlin, with Sam Carrick notching a goal in between and Zach Benson, who added an assist, icing the game late.
—Andrew Knoll, Daily News, 22 Mar. 2026
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ABC News, 23 Mar. 2026
Only service dogs wearing distinguishing markers are allowed at the park.
—Jasmine Mendez
follow, Los Angeles Times, 23 Mar. 2026
The incident occurred near the 49-mile marker as the deputy was conducting a stop when another vehicle collided with the patrol car.
—Cbs News Atlanta Staff, CBS News, 22 Mar. 2026
Tage Thompson tallied and set up a power-play marker by Rasmus Dahlin, with Sam Carrick notching a goal in between and Zach Benson, who added an assist, icing the game late.
—Andrew Knoll, Daily News, 22 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for marker
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Ralph Lauren is a staple designer in the Duchess’s wardrobe, wearing the label’s main ready-to-wear gowns and suits, and the more casual diffusion line for its flowy shirts and pants that blend seamlessly into her Montecito mom, quiet luxury aesthetic.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
21 Mar. 2026
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Many women across the country are struggling to get their hands on estrogen patches after the FDA removed black box warning labels on many hormone therapy drugs.—
Kaicey Baylor,
CBS News,
21 Mar. 2026
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Both safety features were tested by JIATF 401 and the FAA at White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico under the Army’s AMP-HEL prototyping program.—
Munis Raza,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Mar. 2026
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For them as well as for their families, an easy-to-understand safety feature like an airbag will give them peace of mind as well.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
24 Mar. 2026
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There are eight valid reasons to rename a street, including honoring a person and enhancing a neighborhood through the association of a street name with its location, area characteristics, and history.—
Dante Motley,
Austin American Statesman,
20 Mar. 2026
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The lower limit is around 7 to 8 percent of the sun’s mass; any less than that, and there isn’t enough pressure in the core to sustain nuclear fusion, which is the prime characteristic of what makes a star a star.—
Phil Plait,
Scientific American,
20 Mar. 2026
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Donate today to preserve the quality and integrity of local journalism.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
22 Mar. 2026
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Maxwell’s drive, commitment to quality journalism and development of intentional career goals were inspiring.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
22 Mar. 2026
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Cronin and Hurley are both sons of high school basketball coaches, and some of those competitive — often combustible — traits are simply part of them now.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
21 Mar. 2026
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Kelso assured the readers that none of these traits is set in stone.—
Michael Barnes,
Austin American Statesman,
20 Mar. 2026
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Those attributes have led Bank of America analysts to adopt a constructive outlook on CoreWeave over the medium and longer terms.—
Liz Napolitano,
CNBC,
24 Mar. 2026
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However, the issue is that these attributes have been flattened into something far more superficial and inaccurate, relationship experts warn.—
Jenna Ryu,
SELF,
19 Mar. 2026
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The study is a great starting point to answering whether fish possess attention attribution, says Gabrielle Davidson, a behavioral ecologist at the University of East Anglia in England, who was not involved in the work.—
Gennaro Tomma,
Scientific American,
17 Mar. 2026
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Over the years, Ferreira has been given attribution as the author of the photograph when it has been publicly displayed.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
16 Mar. 2026
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The loudest moment of the night came at the 12-minute mark when Purdue’s bench and its huge contingent of yellow and black clad fans erupted as senior point guard Braden Smith made history with his 1,077th career assist, breaking the 33-year-old NCAA record set in 1993 by Duke’s Bobby Hurley.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
21 Mar. 2026
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If the workload exceeds a certain threshold — a mark that is different for each arm — they’re shut down to avoid overuse.—
Shawn McFarland,
Dallas Morning News,
20 Mar. 2026
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“Marker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/marker. Accessed 27 Mar. 2026.
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