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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2
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
Young adults face unprecedented barriers to traditional markers of stability.
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Dave Smith, Fortune, 6 Nov. 2025
Chapter veterans from branches of the military will honor 300 fallen service members from Southern California who have died in the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, with special memorial markers.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Nov. 2025
He is credited with his influence over the war in Iraq, a critical marker of the Bush administration.
—Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 4 Nov. 2025
Your Risk of Chronic Diseases Declines Exercise strengthens the immune system and helps regulate key health markers such as blood pressure and cholesterol levels.
—Sarah Jividen, Verywell Health, 4 Nov. 2025
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Dave Smith, Fortune, 6 Nov. 2025
Chapter veterans from branches of the military will honor 300 fallen service members from Southern California who have died in the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, with special memorial markers.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Nov. 2025
He is credited with his influence over the war in Iraq, a critical marker of the Bush administration.
—Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 4 Nov. 2025
Your Risk of Chronic Diseases Declines Exercise strengthens the immune system and helps regulate key health markers such as blood pressure and cholesterol levels.
—Sarah Jividen, Verywell Health, 4 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for marker
Noun
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Gagliano merged his Bunker Comics label, a catalogue of graphic novels from the Madefire publishing library, into Desert Eclipse – a fusion of comic art and cinematic storytelling.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
3 Nov. 2025
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This week, Kaitlin Butts celebrates inking a label deal with Republic by issuing a tender revamping of a Jimmy Eat World hit.—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
3 Nov. 2025
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Tesla has implemented autopilot and self-driving features on its vehicles that include traffic-aware cruise control, semi-autonomous navigation, response to traffic lights and the ability to summon the car from a parking space.—
Rob Nikolewski,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Nov. 2025
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Best known for her acting roles in Friends, Cougar Town and the Scream franchise, behind the camera, Cox has directed across various genres and mediums, from music videos, and short form projects to television and feature films.—
Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
5 Nov. 2025
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Published in Aerospace Science and Technology, the study describes that the Accurate prediction of aerodynamic drag characteristics across a wide range of wing-body configurations is crucial in the early design stages of transonic commercial transport aircraft.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Nov. 2025
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Customers see a different look, feel, color, drape and other characteristics of an apparel product.—
Raj Dhiman,
Sourcing Journal,
6 Nov. 2025
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Donate today to preserve the quality and integrity of local journalism.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
3 Nov. 2025
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Do not burn debris or other items during an air quality alert.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
2 Nov. 2025
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Incredibly, the filmmaker succeeds in telling a deeply human story without a single human in sight, affirming that humanity – despite its name – isn't only a human trait.—
Sergio Pereira,
Space.com,
4 Nov. 2025
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Actor and entrepreneur Ryan Reynolds said the trait enabled him to shield himself against future headwinds in his career.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
4 Nov. 2025
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As part of the exercise, Straton took 10 key attributes of fashion companies and looked at what the biggest of the big had in common.—
Evan Clark,
Footwear News,
30 Oct. 2025
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Data shows Halloween candy prices are increasing faster than inflation, a squeeze experts attribute to conditions in the cocoa crop climate and increases in confectionary manufacturing costs.—
Melinda Yao,
NBC news,
29 Oct. 2025
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Although the notion that Shakespeare collaborated with other writers in his early career is not controversial, the New Oxford’s attribution model is.—
Isaac Butler,
The Atlantic,
3 Nov. 2025
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Editor's note: This story has been updated to reflect appropriate attribution.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
11 Oct. 2025
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Kenyan Eliud Kipchoge, the 40-year-old 11-time world major marathon winner and two-time Olympic gold medalist, was with the lead pack coming off the Queensboro bridge at around the 17-mile mark before falling off slightly.—
Bette Canter,
Sportico.com,
2 Nov. 2025
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The 52 catches are the most ever by a UM true freshman — surpassing Ahmmon Richards’ mark of 49 set in the 2016 season — and are seven shy of tying Eddie Brown’s mark of 59 in the 1984 season for 10th all-time in Hurricanes history.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
2 Nov. 2025
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“Marker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/marker. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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