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as in symbol
a device, design, or figure used as an identifying mark
the hallmark of the Primrose Pottery Works is the small rose emblem etched on each piece
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as in characteristic
something that sets apart an individual from others of the same kind
regards kindness and gentleness as the hallmarks of a real man
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Recent Examples of hallmark
Kansas City Star, 3 Nov. 2025
Sholder also wanted the second film to be funnier, which became a hallmark of the series going forward.
—Mike Ryan, IndieWire, 31 Oct. 2025
Beth Krietsch, SELF, 26 Aug. 2020
In normal circumstances, the teenage experience is hallmarked by big emotions.
—Jennifer Folsom, NBC News, 2 Apr. 2020
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Noun
One of Garcia’s hallmarks is his dynamic arm strength.
—Kansas City Star, 3 Nov. 2025
Sholder also wanted the second film to be funnier, which became a hallmark of the series going forward.
—Mike Ryan, IndieWire, 31 Oct. 2025
Verb
This process is what leads to hallmark rheumatoid arthritis symptoms like painful, swollen joints, joint stiffness, fatigue, fever, and more.
—Beth Krietsch, SELF, 26 Aug. 2020
In normal circumstances, the teenage experience is hallmarked by big emotions.
—Jennifer Folsom, NBC News, 2 Apr. 2020
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hallmark
Noun
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The move all but guaranteed more travel chaos heading into the weekend, a potent symbol of the shutdown’s cascading effects.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
6 Nov. 2025
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Others wore keffiyehs, a symbol of Palestinian resistance, nodding to an issue that inspired many of Mamdani’s supporters and was in turn weaponized by his critics.—
Alex J. Rouhandeh,
MSNBC Newsweek,
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
Verb
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For instance, all of the people named Sexiest Man Alive are marked for death at a later date.—
Choire Sicha,
CNN Money,
4 Nov. 2025
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Arkansas elections are currently conducted using two devices -- an ExpressVote device, which is the machine voters use to mark ballots, and the DS200 tabulator.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
3 Nov. 2025
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Each coaster has an etching of something that is uniquely Louisville, from the city's skyline to its many pronunciations and the Fleur-de-lis emblem.—
Olivia Evans,
Louisville Courier Journal,
3 Nov. 2025
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His campaign emblem is a crane, symbolizing the construction boom of recent years.—
Robert F. Worth,
The Atlantic,
28 Oct. 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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Arriaga’s version simultaneously pays graceful homage to Fender’s original, while, like the rest of the songs on the album, Arriaga stamps every lyric and message with his unique artistry and warm, welcoming vocal tone.—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
3 Nov. 2025
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The burger consists of two steakburger patties, American cheese, pickles, onions and ketchup on a bun stamped with the Bitcoin symbol.—
Cheryl V. Jackson,
IndyStar,
31 Oct. 2025
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LogoPowered byScale logo At least 114 people have died and 127 remain missing in central Philippines after a typhoon caused destruction and widespread flooding, which local officials suggest could have been prevented if not for persistent graft in flood-control projects.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
6 Nov. 2025
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This gray panel matches the collar and Wings logo, and the rest of the upper is rendered in white and off-white.—
Ian Servantes,
Footwear News,
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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“Hallmark.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hallmark. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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