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noun

ˈhȯl-ˌmärk

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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Some outlets, including Reuters and Arise News, said the attack in northeastern Nigeria bore the hallmark of Boko Haram, the terrorist group that has killed thousands of Nigerians in recent years in a bid to create an Islamic state and wipe out Western education from schools. —

Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 17 May 2026 And, because diversity in interests is the hallmark of any good small town, they're also known for a 52,000 square foot antiques emporium. —

Heather Bien, Southern Living, 17 May 2026

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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 See All Example Sentences for hallmark

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Matić, who is based in London, works across photography, sculpture, sound, poetry, and film to examine social dynamics of race, gender, and intimacy through the lens of national symbols (flags are a recurring motif).

— Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 18 May 2026
The project blends soccer, youth and culture into a lasting symbol of Inglewood pride.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2026