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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
Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 23 Oct. 2025
Other than the big notes of cinnamon, allspice, and cloves (three of Cincinnati chili’s main hallmarks), the ice cream also features whole oyster crackers, which add a bit of crunch to the ultra-creamy dessert and give a nod to the popular chili topping.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 23 Oct. 2025
Experts said the Louvre robbery bore many of the hallmarks of these crimes, including getting away on motorbikes, entering the property in broad daylight and using brute force.
—N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA Today, 22 Oct. 2025
One of the hallmarks of La Revue du monde noir was its focus on global liberation for all people, regardless of race, nationality, gender, or class.
—Literary Hub, 22 Oct. 2025
The documentary filmmaker, having made mammoth miniseries on the Civil War, the Roosevelts, Prohibition, the Vietnam War, country music, jazz, baseball, and other hallmarks of the American story, has finally gotten around to our messy, violent, idealistic founding.
—Michael Schulman, New Yorker, 20 Oct. 2025
And those Berger hallmarks are certainly on display in the new one, a drama about a dandy named Lord Doyle, a down-and-out con man and gambling addict on the brink of a breakdown in the kitschy gaming hub of Macau.
—Glenn Whipp, Boston Herald, 17 Oct. 2025
And not just vague signs, actual amyloid plaques and tau tangles, the same hallmarks seen in human patients.
—Pranjal Malewar, New Atlas, 14 Oct. 2025
The Los Angeles Times’ private stock sale has all the hallmarks of a scramble for cash.
—Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 13 Oct. 2025
Verb
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
Other than the big notes of cinnamon, allspice, and cloves (three of Cincinnati chili’s main hallmarks), the ice cream also features whole oyster crackers, which add a bit of crunch to the ultra-creamy dessert and give a nod to the popular chili topping.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 23 Oct. 2025
Experts said the Louvre robbery bore many of the hallmarks of these crimes, including getting away on motorbikes, entering the property in broad daylight and using brute force.
—N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA Today, 22 Oct. 2025
One of the hallmarks of La Revue du monde noir was its focus on global liberation for all people, regardless of race, nationality, gender, or class.
—Literary Hub, 22 Oct. 2025
The documentary filmmaker, having made mammoth miniseries on the Civil War, the Roosevelts, Prohibition, the Vietnam War, country music, jazz, baseball, and other hallmarks of the American story, has finally gotten around to our messy, violent, idealistic founding.
—Michael Schulman, New Yorker, 20 Oct. 2025
And those Berger hallmarks are certainly on display in the new one, a drama about a dandy named Lord Doyle, a down-and-out con man and gambling addict on the brink of a breakdown in the kitschy gaming hub of Macau.
—Glenn Whipp, Boston Herald, 17 Oct. 2025
And not just vague signs, actual amyloid plaques and tau tangles, the same hallmarks seen in human patients.
—Pranjal Malewar, New Atlas, 14 Oct. 2025
The Los Angeles Times’ private stock sale has all the hallmarks of a scramble for cash.
—Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 13 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hallmarks
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Ancelotti and Zidane certainly had their own tactical ideas, but were also pragmatic and based game plans primarily on the characteristics (strengths and weaknesses) of the squad made available to them.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
31 Oct. 2025
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For the chattering women, by contrast, the tool of power is writing; and for people who were almost certainly illiterate, the writing takes on almost magical characteristics.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
31 Oct. 2025
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This comeback marks a significant chapter in LiSA’s hits-laden music career.—
Billboard Japan,
Billboard,
28 Oct. 2025
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The deal marks a first beauty partnership for Strong, who has otherwise signed NIL (name, image and likeness) deals with the offseason basketball league, Unrivaled, and nonprofit organization, Bleed Blue for Good.—
Noor Lobad,
Footwear News,
28 Oct. 2025
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His TikTok account, investigators noted, also featured anarchist symbols and links to anti-government literature.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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The collection, set to launch Tuesday, will include both men's and women's apparel and accessories with NFL team symbols.—
Ian Thomas,
CNBC,
27 Oct. 2025
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Then there are the designs that prioritize smart features.—
Elly Leavitt,
Vogue,
2 Nov. 2025
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Some store owners are afraid an update might break features on their site.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
2 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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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
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For all its big-picture significance, Lo never turns her central trio into emblems.—
Sheri Linden,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Oct. 2025
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Beer bottles litter the foreground, blunt emblems of drunk driving.—
Jerry Saltz,
Vulture,
29 Sep. 2025
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The American Culture Quiz is a weekly test of our unique national traits, trends, history and people, including current events and the sights and sounds of the United States.—
Kelly McGreal , Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
26 Oct. 2025
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The defendant exhibited sadistic traits, Salter said.—
Dakin Andone,
CNN Money,
26 Oct. 2025
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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 4 Nov. 2025.
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