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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
Stefanie Fernández, Rolling Stone, 9 May 2025
Benefits Of Credit Unions One of the hallmarks of credit unions is their ability to offer more attractive loan rates and lower fees than larger financial institutions.
—Christine Blake, Forbes.com, 7 May 2025
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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Noun
Still, the album has many hallmarks of Uchis’ sound, evoking organic silks and rose body oil with a signature mix of kiss-offs and cosmic, jazzy-R&B, and dream-pop breakdowns, à la Cocteau Twins.
—Stefanie Fernández, Rolling Stone, 9 May 2025
Benefits Of Credit Unions One of the hallmarks of credit unions is their ability to offer more attractive loan rates and lower fees than larger financial institutions.
—Christine Blake, Forbes.com, 7 May 2025
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hallmark
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The character is a powerful metaphor of oppressed women, challenging patriarchal norms, and has emerged as a symbol of female strength and resilience within the Indian horror genre.—
Sunil Sadarangani,
Deadline,
20 May 2025
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The endangered shorebird pair chose Montrose Beach as their summer nesting spot, going on to break records, fledge chicks and serve as symbols for a city as hopeful and hardscrabble as two birds, individually weighing less than a stick of butter, who picked an urban beach to save their species.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
19 May 2025
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Titan shows all the characteristics of a planet – including rivers, lakes, clouds, rain and even a salty subsurface ocean.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
12 May 2025
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Rebecca’s wholehearted characteristics and attributes connect her to the Water sign Pisces, who takes on problems with others due to their absorbance and empathetic nature.—
Lisa Stardust,
People.com,
11 May 2025
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The production, directed by Paul Spurrier, marks the first Thai musical in over 50 years and is the first Thai film produced entirely in English.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
14 May 2025
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The game also will mark the first Chiefs appearance in Dallas since 2017, the rookie season of quarterback Patrick Mahomes, who played high school football in nearby Whitehouse, Texas.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
14 May 2025
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Marvel fans will love the subtle Spider-Man emblem on the side, accompanying stickers, and more fun features.—
Katrina Cossey,
Parents,
14 May 2025
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They’d been defeated by invading Nazi German forces but didn’t want anything to happen to their important emblems.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
7 May 2025
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Mark Monroe directs the feature which will premiere at the Tribeca Festival on June 6 before streaming on Netflix June 11.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
22 May 2025
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Pinho was previously in Cannes with debut feature film The Nothing Factory, which premiered in Cannes Directors’ Fortnight in 2017, receiving the Fipresci Prize.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
22 May 2025
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The coins are stamped with dates ranging from 1808 to 1915.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
2 May 2025
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The letter — dated and stamped by Mexican postal services with its delivery day, Jan. 4, 2023 — did not arrive until after his hearing.—
Jack Herrera Jack Herrera,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
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On the walls, cutout logos for all 30 teams span above the lockers.—
Cody Stavenhagen,
New York Times,
13 May 2025
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While the American rapper’s Cactus Jack logo featured on the iconic Blaugrana jersey for the match, Scott was also seen in the stands cheering Barca on and also met several players at full time.—
Tom Sanderson,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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Donate today to preserve the quality and integrity of local journalism.—
Ryan Anderson,
Arkansas Online,
15 May 2025
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The quality of the video production of podcasts has increased, too.—
Lillian Rizzo,
CNBC,
14 May 2025
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“Hallmark.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hallmark. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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