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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
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
New Atlas, 3 Aug. 2025
But the fatal Lion Air and Ethiopian Airlines crashes in late 2018 and early 2019 exposed how far Boeing had veered from the quality obsession and production safeguards that were hallmarks of its storied past.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 2 Aug. 2025
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Noun
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
Verb
Not surprisingly, these rapid adaptations were also a hallmark of the coronavirus at the center of our most recent pandemic.
—New Atlas, 3 Aug. 2025
But the fatal Lion Air and Ethiopian Airlines crashes in late 2018 and early 2019 exposed how far Boeing had veered from the quality obsession and production safeguards that were hallmarks of its storied past.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 2 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hallmark
Noun
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The Museum also provided special paper to make paper cranes, a long-time symbol of peace.—
Michael Goldstein,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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When the Sarajevo Haggadah first went on permanent display at Bosnia’s national history museum in 2002, it was seen as a hopeful symbol for the future after a decade of ethnic strife.—
Philissa Cramer,
Sun Sentinel,
11 Aug. 2025
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Can’t a mother have characteristics outside of that culturally narrowed scope?—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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The Justice Department earlier this month published a list of the nine characteristics of sanctuary jurisdictions.—
Laura Tillman,
Hartford Courant,
16 Aug. 2025
Verb
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That debut marked both his first placement and his first leader on the tally.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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For Baxter and the stubborn Scot, this marked, at last, the reality of war’s end.—
Charles Pellegrino,
Rolling Stone,
6 Aug. 2025
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The casebacks are engraved with the Aviazione Navale wings emblem, a first for in Panerai watches.—
Anthony DeMarco,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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To easily identify which bakeries had met the lofty standards of the guild, a lustrous golden kringle was adorned over the door—an exclusive emblem of royal approval—and is still found today throughout the city.—
Carinne Geil Botta,
Vogue,
31 July 2025
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In a investigation, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration found a conveyor belt at the Jeep facility lacked adequate safety features.—
Liam Rappleye,
USA Today,
14 Aug. 2025
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The new species was identified by its scale pattern, skeleton, jaws, body proportions and other subtle physical features, the study said.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
14 Aug. 2025
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Gray — who Frank has a long-term admiration for, and tried to sign for Brentford last season from Leeds United — started against Luton, but failed to stamp his authority, with opposition midfielders seemingly able to unsettle him with intensity and physicality.—
Elias Burke,
New York Times,
27 July 2025
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At the launch party for the new tattoo studio Dainty, La Virgen de Guadalupe candles — clear vessels stamped with the image of the Virgin Mary — burned along the walls.—
Lyndsay C. Green,
Freep.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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Home Depot spokesperson Beth Marlowe said late Friday that the company had not approved the party to use its branding or logo.—
Lawrence Mower,
Miami Herald,
17 Aug. 2025
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Design services for ads or logos can be categorized as marketing or contractors, depending on your preference.—
Vlad Rusz,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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Many of today’s manufacturers are still dealing with fragmented systems, varying machine capabilities and misaligned data quality.—
Bill Rokos,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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The theme relies on bold texture and color combinations give apparel heirloom qualities.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
6 Aug. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Hallmark.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hallmark. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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