hallmarking

verb

present participle of hallmark
as in stamping

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hallmarking
  1. stamping
  2. marking
  3. labeling
  4. earmarking
  5. tagging
  6. ticketing
Verb
  • In a video shared on Instagram by Wallace, their guests could be seen excitedly cheering, clapping and stamping their feet as the action unfolded.
    — Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 14 July 2026
  • To achieve crisp dots and clean linework at home, Slynko recommends using a dotting tool and a thin detail brush, or reaching for a stamping plate.
    — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 20 June 2026
Definition of stamping
Verb
  • For example, the freshman four-year graduation rate increased from 68% to 74% between 2018 and 2025, marking a 6 percentage point increase.
    — Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 22 July 2026
  • The Bundesliga had only begun in 1963, marking the true beginning of professionalism.
    — James Pearce, New York Times, 22 July 2026
Definition of marking
Verb
  • The National Republican Congressional Committee quickly released a digital ad Wednesday attacking Shah, labeling him a socialist and tying him to progressives in Congress.
    — Jonathan J. Cooper, Fortune, 23 July 2026
  • Save yourself the guessing game of wondering what is in your fridge by labeling and dating your leftovers.
    — Brittney Melton, NPR, 2 July 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
Verb
  • Others in that chat chimed in, tagging Miller in subsequent messages.
    — Alex Andrejev, New York Times, 17 July 2026
  • Whether that’s donating money, stopping by your local shelter and just offering cuddles and walks to animals housed there or even just tagging them in the comments so other people can learn about their work.
    — Yamillah Hurtado, PEOPLE, 13 July 2026
Definition of tagging
Verb
  • Knockout round World Cup tickets rose more than 34 percent, according to sports analysts with the minimum ticket price to get into the final starting at $7,600 on some ticketing sites.
    — Michelle Tchea, Robb Report, 17 July 2026
  • Last year, Boise passed its own ordinance to comply with the law, banning camping and ticketing violators with an infraction and a $10 fine.
    — Mark Dee, Idaho Statesman, 14 July 2026
Definition of ticketing
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“Hallmarking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hallmarking. Accessed 25 Jul. 2026.

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