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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
Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2025
Those infamous words are the hallmarks of a corrupt state.
—David French, Mercury News, 30 Sep. 2025
The composition has many hallmarks of surrealism, including dream logic – the strange, flowing and often illogical progression of images reflecting the unpredictable nature of dreams – metamorphosis and psychic ambiguity.
—Sally Jane Brown, The Conversation, 29 Sep. 2025
Quince Italian Leather Drawstring Pouch Crossbody The more budget-conscious crossbody has all the hallmarks of a designer bag.
—Shea Simmons, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2025
Under the hood, Seider took some real steps in his ability to retrieve pucks and defend his blue line, both hallmarks of high-end blueliners.
—The Athletic Nhl, New York Times, 24 Sep. 2025
At a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 39 times and trading nearly 20% above its 200-day moving average, the group already shows hallmarks of speculative excess, Hartnett noted.
—Yun Li, CNBC, 19 Sep. 2025
Then there are the hallmarks of urban blight — the windowless bars and the bars on the windows.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Sep. 2025
Safety and long-term trust have become hallmarks of her brand.
—Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 17 Sep. 2025
Verb
Afro-Atlantic inspirations get a Gallic accent, with a menu retaining the tenets of Paris bistro and café fare, revisited with touches of the American South’s culinary hallmarks such as okra, pecans and corn.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2025
Those infamous words are the hallmarks of a corrupt state.
—David French, Mercury News, 30 Sep. 2025
The composition has many hallmarks of surrealism, including dream logic – the strange, flowing and often illogical progression of images reflecting the unpredictable nature of dreams – metamorphosis and psychic ambiguity.
—Sally Jane Brown, The Conversation, 29 Sep. 2025
Quince Italian Leather Drawstring Pouch Crossbody The more budget-conscious crossbody has all the hallmarks of a designer bag.
—Shea Simmons, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2025
Under the hood, Seider took some real steps in his ability to retrieve pucks and defend his blue line, both hallmarks of high-end blueliners.
—The Athletic Nhl, New York Times, 24 Sep. 2025
At a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 39 times and trading nearly 20% above its 200-day moving average, the group already shows hallmarks of speculative excess, Hartnett noted.
—Yun Li, CNBC, 19 Sep. 2025
Then there are the hallmarks of urban blight — the windowless bars and the bars on the windows.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Sep. 2025
Safety and long-term trust have become hallmarks of her brand.
—Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 17 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hallmarks
Noun
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As a professor of science education, one of my goals while preparing future teachers is to introduce them to the characteristics of scientific knowledge and how it is developed.—
Ryan Summers,
The Conversation,
3 Oct. 2025
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Typical eldest daughter characteristics include being responsible, independent, empathic, caring, a perfectionist, stressed and anxious, the Cleveland Clinic notes.—
Madeline Mitchell,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
Verb
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For Farley, who marks his fifth anniversary as CEO on Wednesday, there have been industry-wide problems to deal with, as well as Ford-specific issues that the company is still in the process of navigating.—
Michael Wayland,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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Their high-profile crossover marks an escalation in late-night TV's ongoing response to political pressure and industry challenges.—
Megan Cartwright,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The image contains a private universe of symbols, our own mythology of characters.—
Lana Lin
September 29,
Literary Hub,
29 Sep. 2025
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Beckett’s symbols of master and slave — the whip, the rope, the servant weighed down with baggage — are either mimed or cut and in doing so lose its real horror.—
Frank Rizzo,
Variety,
29 Sep. 2025
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Highlight features like white oak floors, soapstone countertops, walnut cabinets, and Venetian plaster walls that can help speak to the current trends and boost your sale price.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
28 Sep. 2025
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Apply Now to take advantage of this offer and learn more about product features, terms and conditions.—
Holly Johnson,
CNBC,
28 Sep. 2025
Verb
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In the middle of 25th St, a man opens a red stanchion and ushers us toward a guard who stamps invisible ink on our wrists.—
Kieran Press-Reynolds,
Pitchfork,
24 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Organized in drops, the collection celebrates the carefree spirit associated with the Vespa scooter and is rich in pieces intended to be layered and the brand’s signature emblems and graphics.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
27 Sep. 2025
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On this rainy August night, there were plenty of American accents to be heard in the arena; concertgoers were given lanyards with light-up emblems in the shape of cameras, which evoked the album title while also making everyone look like a tourist.—
Kelefa Sanneh,
New Yorker,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Rose, for example, was picked for two fourballs matches, with his high birdie-rate and standout putting both useful traits for the format.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
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Taxonomists are instead working to preserve a planetary memory—an archive of life—and to decode which traits help creatures adapt, migrate, or otherwise survive in a rapidly changing climate.—
Marion Renault,
The Atlantic,
29 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The legislation also earmarks $20 billion that will go to the state’s controversial and expensive high-speed rail project.—
Rob Nikolewski,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Sep. 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 5 Oct. 2025.
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