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as in characterizes
to be an important feature of
an annual event marked mostly by noise and confusion
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as in records
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 jokes
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 targets
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 reputations
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 standards
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 purposes
something that one hopes or intends to accomplish
set marks for expected daily output
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as in features
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 scars
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 effects
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 marks
Joe Vardon, New York Times, 22 Oct. 2025
The prestigious brand setting down roots in Nashville marks a new chapter in the city's evolution as a top-tier retail hotspot and destination of global cultural importance, business reporter Molly Davis writes.
—Amber Roberson, Nashville Tennessean, 21 Oct. 2025
This marks the first attempt at bringing to the screen the fictional island of Catan — a place where settlers must navigate bountiful and varied landscapes, shifting alliances, and limited resources, while robbers roam the land.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 21 Oct. 2025
This season also marks the beginning of the NBA’s lucrative new broadcast deal, which for the first time includes a streaming giant, Amazon Prime, in part to expand the league’s global reach, while games are being played as far afield as the UAE and Australia.
—Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 21 Oct. 2025
This year marks the first time since 1965 that the pageant will not be aired on a major television network.
—Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 21 Oct. 2025
This mindset marks a departure from the past.
—Mark Davis, USA Today, 21 Oct. 2025
The approach marks a shift toward anticipating cancer’s next move rather than reacting to it.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 21 Oct. 2025
The silhouette marks a pivot from Palvin’s last major shoe moment.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2025
Luca Evans, Denver Post, 20 Oct. 2025
The aircraft’s nose was reported to have multiple marks consistent with hail damage, and weather radar data from that evening indicated moderate convective activity along the route.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 20 Oct. 2025
Joining the double-digit club of SNL cast members, season 51 marks Mikey Day’s tenth season with the production.
—Alyssa Davis, PEOPLE, 19 Oct. 2025
In contrast, Lafayette and Walnut Creek scored top marks with 99 and 93, respectively.
—Hema Sivanandam, Mercury News, 19 Oct. 2025
High marks to Jarry and goaltending coach Andy Chiodo.
—Josh Yohe, New York Times, 19 Oct. 2025
The Annika tournament marks this season’s last full-field, regular-season event.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 18 Oct. 2025
Comfortable travel can be achieved with stretchy, breathable pants, but securing a pair that hits those marks while looking stylish can be tough.
—Rachel Trujillo, Travel + Leisure, 17 Oct. 2025
What, if any, are its distinguishing marks?
—Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 13 Oct. 2025
Verb
This marks just the sixth time in NBA history that a game on NBA opening night has gone into double overtime.
—Joe Vardon, New York Times, 22 Oct. 2025
The prestigious brand setting down roots in Nashville marks a new chapter in the city's evolution as a top-tier retail hotspot and destination of global cultural importance, business reporter Molly Davis writes.
—Amber Roberson, Nashville Tennessean, 21 Oct. 2025
This marks the first attempt at bringing to the screen the fictional island of Catan — a place where settlers must navigate bountiful and varied landscapes, shifting alliances, and limited resources, while robbers roam the land.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 21 Oct. 2025
This season also marks the beginning of the NBA’s lucrative new broadcast deal, which for the first time includes a streaming giant, Amazon Prime, in part to expand the league’s global reach, while games are being played as far afield as the UAE and Australia.
—Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 21 Oct. 2025
This year marks the first time since 1965 that the pageant will not be aired on a major television network.
—Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 21 Oct. 2025
This mindset marks a departure from the past.
—Mark Davis, USA Today, 21 Oct. 2025
The approach marks a shift toward anticipating cancer’s next move rather than reacting to it.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 21 Oct. 2025
The silhouette marks a pivot from Palvin’s last major shoe moment.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2025
Noun
High marks for sheer clutch factor here.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 20 Oct. 2025
The aircraft’s nose was reported to have multiple marks consistent with hail damage, and weather radar data from that evening indicated moderate convective activity along the route.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 20 Oct. 2025
Joining the double-digit club of SNL cast members, season 51 marks Mikey Day’s tenth season with the production.
—Alyssa Davis, PEOPLE, 19 Oct. 2025
In contrast, Lafayette and Walnut Creek scored top marks with 99 and 93, respectively.
—Hema Sivanandam, Mercury News, 19 Oct. 2025
High marks to Jarry and goaltending coach Andy Chiodo.
—Josh Yohe, New York Times, 19 Oct. 2025
The Annika tournament marks this season’s last full-field, regular-season event.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 18 Oct. 2025
Comfortable travel can be achieved with stretchy, breathable pants, but securing a pair that hits those marks while looking stylish can be tough.
—Rachel Trujillo, Travel + Leisure, 17 Oct. 2025
What, if any, are its distinguishing marks?
—Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 13 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for marks
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Peterson hosts a regular show on BBC Radio 6 Music, founded the influential Acid Jazz and Brownswood Recordings labels, and in recent years began the We Out Here festival in Dorset, England.—
Thomas Smith,
Billboard,
24 Sep. 2025
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And the startup not only attracts speculators directly on its website and mobile app, but also white labels its markets to brokers like Robinhood and Webull, adding liquidity and scale.—
Alicia Park,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Protest organizers have trained thousands in de-escalation techniques and have promised the day will be safe, even as political rhetoric characterizes demonstrators as being aligned with terrorist forces.—
Sarah D. Wire,
USA Today,
18 Oct. 2025
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The White House regularly characterizes undocumented immigrants as drivers of urban lawlessness, even though the data show that is not true.—
Sergio Martínez-Beltrán,
NPR,
17 Oct. 2025
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For an artist who had alchemized his collection of Prince, A Tribe Called Quest, Roberta Flack, and Marvin Gaye records into a beautiful sound of his own, this was never a slight.—
Vann R. Newkirk II,
The Atlantic,
18 Oct. 2025
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Misconduct records for doctors, accountants, manicurists and others are more publicly accessible than similar records for teachers.—
Danielle DuClos,
jsonline.com,
17 Oct. 2025
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Green is known for speaking his mind, talking candidly, and cracking jokes at the expense of others.—
Nelson Espinal,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
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Bill Oakley has been making jokes about food for more than half his life.—
Rachel Bernhard,
jsonline.com,
21 Oct. 2025
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Tight end George Kittle, back from a hamstring tear in the season opener, had no catches on two targets, but his blocking helped revive the 49ers’ dormant rushing attack.—
Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
20 Oct. 2025
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Hunter came into the game against the Rams with 20 catches on 31 targets for 197 yards.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
19 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Her reporting turns the accident into an albatross around their necks, tearing at their reputations and tugging at all the other skeletons in their closets.—
Angie Han,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Oct. 2025
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Put your names, your dollars, your reputations behind the stories that are being targeted.—
David Hatkoff,
IndieWire,
8 Oct. 2025
Noun
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By Harvard’s standards, the school’s endowment was not its primary boasting point—public-health alumni don’t tend to become billionaires —and in times of wider financial turmoil, HSPH remained well insulated, Amanda Spickard, the associate dean for research strategy and external affairs, told me.—
Katherine J. Wu,
The Atlantic,
16 Oct. 2025
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Watch this video to learn how social media algorithms are impacting beauty standards for both men and women.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
16 Oct. 2025
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Sea lines of communication, or SLOCs, are the principal maritime routes between ports used for trade, military or other purposes.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
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However, StyleCaster may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes.—
Jessie Quinn,
StyleCaster,
22 Oct. 2025
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“Marks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/marks. Accessed 24 Oct. 2025.
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