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noun

ˈhȯl-ˌmärk

Definition of hallmark

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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One of the hallmarks of the series is its dogged attention to detail, an aspect of storyboarding infinitely complicated by the non-linear nature of the episodes and the vast number of years Lestat’s life as a vampire spans. — Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 7 July 2026 Longevity cosmeceuticals address things like the molecular hallmarks of aging, enhancing skin or physical health at a cellular level. — Hunter Lacey, Allure, 7 July 2026

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 See All Example Sentences for hallmark

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Noun

In each of the portraits, his subjects are draped by the white veil, both a symbol of matrimony and silence.

— Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 14 July 2026
The Tass news agency cited Nadezhdin’s lawyer as saying he had been charged with displaying symbols of extremist organizations.

— Reuters, NBC news, 14 July 2026

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For black holes, this measure of entropy is connected to characteristics like spin and energy, which means it could be used to understand how these cosmic titans respond to different events.

— Robert Lea, Space.com, 16 July 2026
This is followed by an interview—and then Bending Spoons used hiring algorithms to run an analysis on how the talent scored against both quantitative, and qualitative characteristics.

— Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 15 July 2026

Definition of characteristic

Verb

Morgan’s hiring marked the third coaching change since 2019, but the Panthers have continued to compete for championships with alumni at the helm.

— Jack Leo, AJC.com, 15 July 2026
Those drones have marked a new phase in the war, defined by the centrality of long-range strikes.

— Joshua Yaffa, New Yorker, 15 July 2026

Definition of mark

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The law was a compromise — lawmakers passed it in exchange for letting Georgia remove the Confederate battle emblem from its state flag.

— John Blake, CNN Money, 19 July 2026
Ferrari further modified the emblem by turning the horse’s tail upward to symbolize luck and victory—a notable departure from the downward-pointing tail of Baracca’s prancing stallion.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 17 July 2026

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The Times, citing anonymous sources, reported the switch had come at the urging of the Secret Service, and that the newer plane lacked some of the advanced security features of the older aircraft, including antimissile capabilities.

— ABC News, ABC News, 14 July 2026
Squarespace, on the other hand, is a fantastic option, thanks to its beautiful designs, intuitive editor, and powerful e-commerce features.

— Jordan Minor, PC Magazine, 14 July 2026

Definition of feature

Verb

Wall Street uses it, too — all global stock and commodity trades are stamped in UTC.

— Steve H. Hanke, Fortune, 18 July 2026
Granbury spokesperson Jeff Newpher declined to confirm that the city received the recall petitions, although the residents who submitted it posted a photo showing that the petitions were stamped by the city secretary’s office.

— Emily Holshouser July 15, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 July 2026

Definition of stamp

Noun

Batman stares intensely at the camera, and the film’s logo appears, followed by the new release date, which is set for February 18, 2028, up from its previous release date of October 1, 2027.

— Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 15 July 2026
Megaride cushioning at the heel comes in a metallic silver, matching the Hellstar logo on the tongue.

— Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 15 July 2026

Definition of logo

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This metric measures the quality of each chance as a player shoots, accounting for many contextual factors, including the angle and distance of the shot, and the body part used for the effort.

— Mark Carey, New York Times, 21 July 2026
The business had many of the qualities the market likes, but the likely transaction raised questions about leverage, ownership, and how much value might be taken out before the public shareholder arrived.

— Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026

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