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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
Beth Krietsch, SELF, 26 Aug. 2020
In normal circumstances, the teenage experience is hallmarked by big emotions.
—Jennifer Folsom, NBC News, 2 Apr. 2020
Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 13 Oct. 2025
That instinct—to steady, to teach, to pull others up with him—has become Sturgis’ hallmark.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 12 Oct. 2025
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Noun
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
Verb
The Los Angeles Times’ private stock sale has all the hallmarks of a scramble for cash.
—Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 13 Oct. 2025
That instinct—to steady, to teach, to pull others up with him—has become Sturgis’ hallmark.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 12 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hallmark
Noun
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Click the Save or Save As icon (the diskette symbol) to store your changes.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
16 Oct. 2025
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Its leather jackets became a cultural symbol in the ’90s and 2000s — worn by legends like Biggie and Dipset — representing pride, toughness, and self-expression.—
Christopher Claxton,
Billboard,
16 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Multiple board members cited the ability to make the time commitment and experience in K-12 education as desirable characteristics.—
Edward McKinnon,
Arkansas Online,
16 Oct. 2025
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While Cab Franc’s aromas and flavors vary depending on where it is grown, winemakers and wine lovers alike are captivated by its combination of fruity and savory characteristics.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
16 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Though his career was marked by flashes of brilliance, including another 1,400-yard rushing season in 2015, it was also marred by injuries and off-field challenges.—
Jakob Rodgers,
Mercury News,
20 Oct. 2025
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From the makeup to the hair, the lipstick to the perfume, a bride’s wedding day beauty is marked by a million little details, with not one more important than the other.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
20 Oct. 2025
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Art Deco, an emblem of the Roaring 1920s, remains one of the most enduring and revolutionary design movements of all time.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
20 Oct. 2025
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Mobley’s gold emblem will serve as both a trophy and a target, representing the league’s highest defensive honor and a reminder that the Cavaliers’ success continues to be built on his steady, golden standard of excellence.—
Evan Dammarell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Oct. 2025
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New episodes drop every Wednesday and feature interviews with artists and personalities like Lainey Wilson, Hardy, Charley Crockett, Gavin Adcock, Amanda Shires, Margo Price, Dusty Slay, Lukas Nelson, Ashley Monroe, Old Crow Medicine Show’s Ketch Secor, and Clever.—
Joseph Hudak,
Rolling Stone,
15 Oct. 2025
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The doc feature records a news report on Taj Erlander, Swedish prime minister during much of Wallenberg’s imprisonment, admitting as much, conceding that his government had failed one of its greatest citizens by not pressing hard for his release.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
15 Oct. 2025
Verb
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All are different, each is stamped with the same sensibility and craftsmanship.—
Lizz Schumer,
PEOPLE,
21 Oct. 2025
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Have your punch card stamped at each stop and indulge.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Oct. 2025
Noun
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City officials hope the slogan, and the accompanying logo, help rally pride in the community and become a lasting part of Santa Clara’s identity.—
Grace Hase,
Mercury News,
16 Oct. 2025
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Shuttled in on golf carts to a powder pink carpet, models, media and micro-celebrities mingled as staff passed out marbled Jell-O shots and macarons stamped with the VS logo.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
16 Oct. 2025
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Meantime, continued strength at LongHorn has been driven by improving taste, service and quality metrics, per the analyst.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
20 Oct. 2025
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Donate today to preserve the quality and integrity of local journalism.—
Arkansas Democrat-Gazette,
Arkansas Online,
20 Oct. 2025
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“Hallmark.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hallmark. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.
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