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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
Gail Sheehy, Vanity Fair, 20 Feb. 2026
Wednesday’s Black History Month event marked a continued defense of a president who has made racial grievance a hallmark of his political ascent.
—Cleve R. Wootson Jr, Washington Post, 19 Feb. 2026
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
And Jesse believed he was set aside by God for a purpose—one of the hallmarks of the victorious personality.
—Gail Sheehy, Vanity Fair, 20 Feb. 2026
Wednesday’s Black History Month event marked a continued defense of a president who has made racial grievance a hallmark of his political ascent.
—Cleve R. Wootson Jr, Washington Post, 19 Feb. 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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hallmark
Noun
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The only native land mammals are two types of bat, so New Zealand’s birds, which evolved eccentrically before human and predator arrival, have become beloved national symbols.—
Charlotte Graham-McLay,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Feb. 2026
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Interiors celebrate promiscuity, and the serpentine symbol that marks the entrance hall carpet can be spotted on the jewelry of staff uniforms.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Feb. 2026
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These characteristics are amplified by Fire, a flamboyant element that represents boldness, passion, and action.—
Marie Bladt,
Vogue,
20 Feb. 2026
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Reliable characteristics in your players.—
Chris Perkins,
Sun Sentinel,
20 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The dual missions marked the 21st and 22nd Falcon 9 launches of the year.—
Robert Z. Pearlman,
Space.com,
22 Feb. 2026
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Surveying the city across the tops of the cathedral in Vieuz Lyon, over the rivers Rhone and Saone below, all the way to Mont Blanc on the horizon while the bell towers mark the slow passing of time is an unforgettable pleasure.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Feb. 2026
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But in all of these directors’ productions the presence of nonprofessionals is both a pursuit of progress in cinematic form and an emblem of that effort.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
25 Feb. 2026
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Whereas his cousin Steffon and the main branch use a red apple as their emblem, House Fossoway of New Barrel, as the offshoot is known, has a green apple.—
James Grebey,
Vulture,
23 Feb. 2026
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Anything stand out about other services and features?—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Feb. 2026
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The tech features alone make this compact SUV feel premium, even at the entry level.—
Scotty Reiss,
Parents,
24 Feb. 2026
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In addition, guests can enjoy ethically sourced tea from Masha (each bag is compostable and stamped with vegetable ink).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
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Every medal is double-sided and made using the craft of stamping.—
Micaela English,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Feb. 2026
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Her business name is a portmanteau of her name and his, and her logo features a puzzle piece, a nod to Skyler’s autism.—
Brock Keeling,
Oc Register,
24 Feb. 2026
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There should be no leaks about players who the National Football League and its 32 teams may deem unworthy of representing their shield or logo for some gray area in their scouting report.—
Pat Leonard,
New York Daily News,
24 Feb. 2026
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The food and drink The food here is exceptional, and there's a common thread—an obsession with fine quality and maintaining exclusivity.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Feb. 2026
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Google Pixel 9a delivers flagship-level performance, terrific camera quality, and long-term software support in a simple and affordable phone.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
22 Feb. 2026
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“Hallmark.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hallmark. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.
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