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as in logos
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 characteristics
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 hallmarks
Literary Hub, 3 Nov. 2025
One of Garcia’s hallmarks is his dynamic arm strength.
—Kansas City Star, 3 Nov. 2025
Quince Italian Leather Drawstring Pouch Crossbody The more budget-conscious crossbody has all the hallmarks of a designer bag.
—Shea Simmons, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
The pic will be designed to thrill its massive global fan base by delivering on the hallmarks of what players love about the games, a series of first-person shooters centered on military campaigns, while expanding the franchise to entirely new audiences.
—Justin Kroll, Deadline, 30 Oct. 2025
The back-and-forth has all the hallmarks of the start of an arms race, noted Jon Wolfsthal, the director of global risk at the Federation for American Scientists.
—Geoff Brumfiel, NPR, 30 Oct. 2025
Miss Manners is sorry to see the end of an ancient tradition that was one of the hallmarks of civilization.
—Judith Martin, Mercury News, 28 Oct. 2025
Both are hallmarks of global warming and are also key ingredients needed for storms to gather strength.
—George Solis, NBC news, 28 Oct. 2025
In January, as Amorim faced Hurzeler for the first time, Brighton’s opening goal bore the hallmarks of their previous wins.
—Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 23 Oct. 2025
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Many of the hallmarks of this longer-term occupation were taken from the blueprint Israel had first sketched out in 1956.
—Literary Hub, 3 Nov. 2025
One of Garcia’s hallmarks is his dynamic arm strength.
—Kansas City Star, 3 Nov. 2025
Quince Italian Leather Drawstring Pouch Crossbody The more budget-conscious crossbody has all the hallmarks of a designer bag.
—Shea Simmons, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
The pic will be designed to thrill its massive global fan base by delivering on the hallmarks of what players love about the games, a series of first-person shooters centered on military campaigns, while expanding the franchise to entirely new audiences.
—Justin Kroll, Deadline, 30 Oct. 2025
The back-and-forth has all the hallmarks of the start of an arms race, noted Jon Wolfsthal, the director of global risk at the Federation for American Scientists.
—Geoff Brumfiel, NPR, 30 Oct. 2025
Miss Manners is sorry to see the end of an ancient tradition that was one of the hallmarks of civilization.
—Judith Martin, Mercury News, 28 Oct. 2025
Both are hallmarks of global warming and are also key ingredients needed for storms to gather strength.
—George Solis, NBC news, 28 Oct. 2025
In January, as Amorim faced Hurzeler for the first time, Brighton’s opening goal bore the hallmarks of their previous wins.
—Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 23 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hallmarks
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Published in Aerospace Science and Technology, the study describes that the Accurate prediction of aerodynamic drag characteristics across a wide range of wing-body configurations is crucial in the early design stages of transonic commercial transport aircraft.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Nov. 2025
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In fact, failure is one of the key characteristics of Silicon Valley.—
Reed Albergotti,
semafor.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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This marks the first of six times this season that the Heat will face the same opponent in back-to-back games.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
11 Nov. 2025
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This marks the first legal action taken by victims’ families against the camp since the flooding that claimed their daughters’ lives.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
11 Nov. 2025
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Mix uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers and symbols.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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Before the night was out, Germans began chipping away at the barrier, carrying off chunks of one of the symbols of the diminishing Iron Curtain.—
Arizona Republic,
AZCentral.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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Since 2022, numerous campuses have added new safety features – such as installing more cameras on campus and hiring additional police officers – while also working to strengthen their relationships with federal and local law enforcement, according to Inside Higher Ed.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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DeZao says one of AI’s most helpful features is its ability to receive instructions and do its work while the human employee can remain focused on the task at hand.—
Rachel Curry,
CNBC,
8 Nov. 2025
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Arriaga’s version simultaneously pays graceful homage to Fender’s original, while, like the rest of the songs on the album, Arriaga stamps every lyric and message with his unique artistry and warm, welcoming vocal tone.—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
3 Nov. 2025
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Lina sniffs, stamps her feet in the snow to make her own set of giant prints to frighten this creature.—
Hazlitt,
Hazlitt,
8 Oct. 2025
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Through these stories, audiences learned to view extravagant dwellings as not just emblems of individual success but portals into a fantasy life.—
Kim Hew-Low,
The Atlantic,
10 Nov. 2025
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For all its big-picture significance, Lo never turns her central trio into emblems.—
Sheri Linden,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Ekitike could cause City problems with his ability to stretch the play and ball-carrying qualities.—
Andy Jones,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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Making Intentionality a Priority Since the beginning, Mark and Alexis’ work as Arizona personal injury lawyers has been grounded in passion, relationships, and respect, and these qualities remain to this day.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
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Instead of turning off this flow of free money, how about the city simply earmarks existing taxes on these properties to create an affordable housing fund?—
U T Readers,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 Nov. 2025
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Josephides earmarks the Greek island of Samos as one of the next destinations to go through this cycle.—
Julia Buckley,
CNN Money,
19 Aug. 2025
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“Hallmarks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hallmarks. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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