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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
New Atlas, 8 Sep. 2025
These are hallmarks of past Bengals hiccups.
—Paul Dehner Jr, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
Stability and predictability, after all, are hallmarks of long-term commitment.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
As with many schools, Birmingham-Southern College (BSC) had a myriad of hallmarks that students sought comfort in throughout their tenures on campus—and long after graduation too.
—Katherine Polcari, Southern Living, 6 Sep. 2025
The photos bear many of the hallmarks of college life, including string lights both inside and out, red solo cups and cans of alcohol, and some clothes scattered on the floor.
—N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
Architectural details, traditional furniture shapes, and abundant patterns are hallmarks of English style.
—Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Aug. 2025
Arch obviously has a lot of Manning hallmarks to his game, but the biggest thing that stands out from his uncles is his legs.
—Robert Marvi, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Aug. 2025
Plus, a tan or khaki trench coat is one of the hallmarks of any capsule wardrobe.
—Leila Najafi, Travel + Leisure, 21 Aug. 2025
Verb
Low levels are linked to frailty, weaker bones, belly fat, insulin resistance and higher cardiovascular risk – all hallmarks of aging.
—New Atlas, 8 Sep. 2025
These are hallmarks of past Bengals hiccups.
—Paul Dehner Jr, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
Stability and predictability, after all, are hallmarks of long-term commitment.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
As with many schools, Birmingham-Southern College (BSC) had a myriad of hallmarks that students sought comfort in throughout their tenures on campus—and long after graduation too.
—Katherine Polcari, Southern Living, 6 Sep. 2025
The photos bear many of the hallmarks of college life, including string lights both inside and out, red solo cups and cans of alcohol, and some clothes scattered on the floor.
—N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
Architectural details, traditional furniture shapes, and abundant patterns are hallmarks of English style.
—Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Aug. 2025
Arch obviously has a lot of Manning hallmarks to his game, but the biggest thing that stands out from his uncles is his legs.
—Robert Marvi, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Aug. 2025
Plus, a tan or khaki trench coat is one of the hallmarks of any capsule wardrobe.
—Leila Najafi, Travel + Leisure, 21 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hallmarks
Noun
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These characteristics make the merger an almost exact replica of that first, groundbreaking detection from 10 years ago, according to Isi.—
Jacopo Prisco,
CNN Money,
11 Sep. 2025
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These characteristics resemble those of unshrouded quasars previously detected at Cosmic Dawn.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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The overhaul marks the first major move by CEO and President Maziar Mike Doustdar, who took the reins at the pharma giant last month following the surprise ouster of Lars Fruergaard Jørgensen.—
Karen Gilchrist,Katrina Bishop,
CNBC,
10 Sep. 2025
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The entertainment industry marks that shift, and has changed a lot in the last few years.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
10 Sep. 2025
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Password Generator Using the LogMeOnce password generator, users can set a password length of up to 50 characters and choose to require capital and lowercase letters, digits, or symbols.—
Kim Key,
PC Magazine,
8 Sep. 2025
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The symbols on the mosaic – cyrpress trees, fruit and Egyptian geese – also complement the Greek text, with researchers interpreting them as deliberate choices.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
7 Sep. 2025
Noun
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While these issues seem to have been caused by users’ misunderstanding of features, other, more nefarious security flaws have emerged.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Girarvs Entryway Shoe Bench with Cat Cabinet This 18-inch high bench is designed to store some items in plain sight, but also includes a few more subtle features that ramp up its unique factor.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Sep. 2025
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In later centuries, Barbary lions were gifted between royal courts, kept in menageries, and even depicted on national emblems — as in the coat of arms of Morocco and the United Kingdom.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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For millennia, trees have stood as emblems of the profound interconnectedness of all living things, central to the universe’s structural integrity and humanity’s moral compass.—
Ellen Walker,
JSTOR Daily,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Shoddy-Mushroom-8456/Shoddy-Mushroom-8456 Others thought Bella could be a Goldador—a popular cross between a golden retriever and a Labrador retriever, combining the traits of both breeds.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
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As such, there are certain similarities with erring politicians who some believe become undone by a mixture of various traits that tends not to exist in the wider population.—
Roger Trapp,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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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
Noun
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Bubba is named in the suit, accused of helping to develop the film using Hulk’s trademarks without permission, and of violating a settlement agreement.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
5 Sep. 2025
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The domestic and international protections afforded by patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secret law supports the need for identifying the location of the IP.—
Priya Prakash Royal Esq. LL.M. MBA AEP TEP,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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“Hallmarks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hallmarks. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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