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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
Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 30 Jan. 2026
That side of the ball has been Minnesota’s hallmark for the last couple seasons — both of which resulted in Western Conference finals runs — but the defensive performances this season have been up and down.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 30 Jan. 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
Casa Batlló is a hallmark of Spain’s Surrealist movement and is one of Gaudí’s most recognizable architectural works.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 30 Jan. 2026
That side of the ball has been Minnesota’s hallmark for the last couple seasons — both of which resulted in Western Conference finals runs — but the defensive performances this season have been up and down.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 30 Jan. 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
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Whatever explanation is ultimately offered, the image of a mother killed during an enforcement action has become a defining symbol of this moment.—
Dev Patnaik,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Nesrin Abdullah said that there was no electricity or running water in the town, which a decade ago became the symbol of resistance against IS.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
23 Jan. 2026
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Scientists continue to attempt to take snapshots of this primordial soup to understand the characteristics of quark-gluon plasma.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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Rho-alpha differentiates itself through three characteristics.—
Janakiram MSV,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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Protesters marked a second day of rallies and marches after a nationwide strike on Friday prompted a shutdown of schools, workplaces and businesses from coast to coast.—
Emma Tucker,
CNN Money,
1 Feb. 2026
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The lawsuit marks the first time some of Nguyen’s victims have publicly shared their accounts.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
1 Feb. 2026
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Whether ornate and symbolic or streamlined and technical, each uniform serves as an emblem of national identity; of course function is just as important as form, if not more, for this year’s Olympic and Paralympic athletes.—
Christina Pérez,
Vogue,
3 Feb. 2026
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As part of the demonstration, the G1 traversed a snowfield while autonomously tracing the outline of a Winter Olympics emblem measuring approximately 186 metres by 100 metres.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Feb. 2026
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Objects that were invisible to Hubble are easily revealed to JWST; objects that appear blurry to Hubble appear sharp with JWST views; objects that appeared featureless to Hubble have many clear features visible within them as seen by JWST.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
4 Feb. 2026
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Johnstone is also the writer/director of 2014’s Housebound, a New Zealand haunted house comedy and his feature directorial debut.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
3 Feb. 2026
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The Treasury Department is preparing to stamp the president's face on a $1 coin commemorating the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
27 Jan. 2026
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Recent changes mean the Postal Service may not stamp mail until several days after it is received.—
Sarah Moore,
Freep.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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Fans will be part of an interactive experience before kickoff, where the America250 logo will appear in the stands, which will be filled in red, white and blue thanks to panels given to each fan in attendance, making for a picture-perfect patriotic scene that all will see on television.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
4 Feb. 2026
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Beginning with a glossy patent leather toe, the Air Force 1s shift to a smooth, premium leather quarter panel with a stamped Swoosh logo and three perforation holes.—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
3 Feb. 2026
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Some of her members already have to rely on costly temporary workers from agencies, while others turn prospective clients away because of a lack of staff to provide quality care.—
Tami Luhby,
CNN Money,
1 Feb. 2026
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Donate today to preserve the quality and integrity of local journalism.—
Cary Jenkins,
Arkansas Online,
1 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Hallmark.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hallmark. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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