hallmarking

verb

present participle of hallmark
as in stamping

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  1. stamping
  2. marking
  3. labeling
  4. earmarking
  5. tagging
  6. ticketing
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  • Twenty-nine European countries, including France, Spain, and Greece, have implemented the entry-exit system (EES) that replaces manual passport stamping with biometric checks.
    — Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 12 Aug. 2026
  • In place of painting on roses and covering them with chrome, consider stamping gold stickers on the center of each nail for professional-looking DIY nail art in minutes.
    — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of stamping
Verb
  • Questions no longer centre on marking this era with a trophy, but on how much juice is left to squeeze.
    — Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Meanwhile, also on Wednesday morning, a woman was killed in a shooting in Bedford Dwellings, marking three deadly shootings over the past day in the city.
    — Patrick Damp, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of marking
Verb
  • Law enforcement officials are cautious about labeling someone as a member of, or even affiliated with, the mafia.
    — Jack Harvel August 17, Kansas City Star, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Kindergarten teacher Kat Golando of Keystone School in San Antonio recommends labeling everything—from lunch boxes to sweaters—with name stickers or stamps.
    — Adrienne Farr, Parents, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of labeling
Verb
  • United Kingdom cruise line Marella Cruises is permanently earmarking one of its ships, Marella Discovery 2, for adults-only cruises.
    — Nathan Diller, USA Today, 30 June 2026
  • Now, county leaders and health officials are earmarking funds to address those issues.
    — Nakell Williams, CBS News, 30 June 2026
Definition of earmarking
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  • Just share an Instagram or Facebook story that day with your free ICEE using #NID2026 and tagging @TheICEECompany.
    — Mike Snider, USA Today, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Bryce Eldridge started his day by turning a one-man double play at first base after handling a sharp grounder and tagging out the runner retreating to first while stepping on the bag.
    — Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of tagging
Verb
  • In addition to ticketing when necessary, Cotcher said the Park District leads discussions in problem areas and tries to reiterate park rules and decorum with parents, children and others using trails.
    — Sierra Lopez, Mercury News, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Authorities initially said the number of children aboard was unknown because those below ticketing age were not included in passenger estimates.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of ticketing
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“Hallmarking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hallmarking. Accessed 22 Aug. 2026.

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