Synonyms of hallmark

hallmark 1 of 2

noun

ˈhȯl-ˌmärk 

1

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• symbol
• emblem
• logo
• trademark
• totem
• attribute
• impresa
• insignia
• badge
• ensign
• crest
• icon
• monogram
• coat of arms
• stamp
• token
• cognizance
• logograph
• logogram
• pictograph
• colophon

2

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• characteristic
• feature
• quality
• trait
• attribute
• attribution
• criterion
• mark
• property
• marker
• peculiarity
• stamp
• specific
• symbol
• particularity
• fingerprint
• touch
• character
• affection
• sign
• indication
• point
• note
• differentia
• emblem
• diagnostic
• virtue
• badge
• excellence
• token
• charm
• grace
• merit
• uniqueness
• eccentricity
• individuality
• idiosyncrasy
• singularity
• quirk
• oddity

hallmark

2 of 2

verb

as in to mark

Related Words

• mark
• stamp
• label
• style
• earmark
• identify
• tag
• ticket
• designate
• name
• title
• tab
• brand
• caption
• term
• entitle
• call
• stigmatize

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of hallmark

Noun

Biographers consistently credit her early ballet training—and later modeling career—with giving her the poise and effortless posture that became hallmarks of her style. — Colleen Sullivan, InStyle, 6 Aug. 2026

Back-to-School Tablet Deals iPad Air M3 Apples have always been a hallmark of academia, and there's one that every student should have that's a bit pricier than produce. — Kelsey Fogarty, PC Magazine, 5 Aug. 2026

Verb

Holidays, inasmuch as they are illustrated by their ornaments and decorations, are also hallmarked by their customary foods, which spangle around festive table centerpieces as the true spectacle of the occasions. — Myles Poydras, The Atlantic, 5 Jan. 2020

Byrne recalled her brother’s sense of humor, hallmarked an uncanny ability to impersonate anyone. — Michael Brice-Saddler, Washington Post, 1 Sep. 2019

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