as in noticeable
likely to attract attention
walks with a marked limp a marked improvement in his grades
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as in labeled
to attach an identifying slip to
marked each application with a numbered sticker
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as in characterized
to be an important feature of
an annual event marked mostly by noise and confusion
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as in recorded
to make a written note of
mark down the names of those who are planning to attend the dinner
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Recent Examples of marked
Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 19 Aug. 2025
The bicyclist was traveling northbound on US Highway 17-92 within a marked bicycle lane between the outside travel lane and the right turn lane.
—Elainie Barraza, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 Aug. 2025
India Espy-Jones, Essence, 24 Mar. 2025
Stefani’s Coachella performance in 2024 marked No Doubt’s first time playing together in nearly a decade.
—Renan Botelho, WWD, 24 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
The Oval Office meeting that oversaw the signing of the documents showcased a beaming Aliyev and Pashinyan shaking hands over Trump, a marked turnaround from the hostility that has marked Armenian-Azerbaijani relations since the outbreak of the First Nagorno-Karabakh War in 1988.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 19 Aug. 2025
The bicyclist was traveling northbound on US Highway 17-92 within a marked bicycle lane between the outside travel lane and the right turn lane.
—Elainie Barraza, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 Aug. 2025
Verb
Jourdan Dunn made her claim for pixie cuts, while Uche Natori rebutted with a full-bodied bob, but both marked this season as the best time for short hair.
—India Espy-Jones, Essence, 24 Mar. 2025
Stefani’s Coachella performance in 2024 marked No Doubt’s first time playing together in nearly a decade.
—Renan Botelho, WWD, 24 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for marked
Adjective
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The lines on the court illustrate the noticeable boundary differences.—
Merlisa Lawrence Corbett,
Forbes.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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There's a noticeable difference between similar comforters made with down and down alternatives.—
Louryn Strampe,
Wired News,
22 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Other common ants found in the state include the carpenter ant, characterized by their large, black bodies, and fire ants, known for their red color and affinity for building large mounds in yards that can be dangerous, Hayes said.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
31 Mar. 2025
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Although college sports have long been characterized by a divide between the ‘haves and have nots’, mid-major basketball programs encounter even greater challenges competing within this evolving landscape due to limited resources and geographical constraints.—
Mark LaSota,
Forbes.com,
30 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The Jayhawks, in fact, on Sunday recorded the largest margin of victory by a road team in Big 12 Conference history.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
6 Jan. 2025
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These two head coaches met in 2023, when Vance Joseph’s defense recorded four turnovers as the Broncos upset the Bills in Orchard Park.—
Jacob Robinson,
The Athletic,
6 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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So far, the World Games 2025 is the most prominent global appearance for this hip hop dance form since the Paris Olympics in August 2024, at least in a sporting context.—
Jason Pu,
Forbes.com,
17 Aug. 2025
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Sawfish look prehistoric and are named for their most prominent feature: their long, flat rostrum, with spiky scales that look like teeth.—
Jack Prator,
The Orlando Sentinel,
16 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Garcia has tremendous reflexes and is a commanding presence in the box.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
16 Aug. 2025
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Barnsdall is home to Frank Lloyd Wright’s first Los Angeles commission, Hollyhock House, with its commanding monolithic forms, geometric ornamentation, and modern take on Mayan Revival architecture.—
R. Daniel Foster,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Its comp sales were bolstered by 4.7% increase in online sales against a dramatic 5.7% decline in store sales.—
Pamela N. Danziger,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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Much has been made of the challenge of finding the younger actors to execute some very tricky dramatic scenes, and rightly so.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
15 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The hang-loose vibes inspire a menu that is relaxed and inviting, yet executed with precision and remarkable consistency.—
Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
20 Aug. 2025
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If this harmonious dynamic between Piastri and Norris can be maintained, that unto itself would be one of the most remarkable achievements in F1 history!—
Luke Smith,
New York Times,
20 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Some journalists basically transcribed this without questioning the obvious discrepancy between her statement and the CDC website, which said vaccines merely reduce the risk of transmission.—
Cory Franklin,
Twin Cities,
2 Jan. 2025
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His latest book tells the story of a Lutheran priest in the early-20th-century American West who has transcribed the life of a vampire.—
Michael Schaub,
Orange County Register,
2 Jan. 2025
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“Marked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/marked. Accessed 28 Aug. 2025.
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