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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
Emily Messina, The Conversation, 6 Feb. 2026
There’s also the first music video, those sort of hallmarks and defining moments.
—José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 5 Feb. 2026
Written with youthful panache and self-assurance, the book already bears the hallmarks of a vibrant artistic consciousness, eager to disrupt literary convention.
—Literary Hub, 2 Feb. 2026
In the ’70s and ’80s, the drug trade was a thriving business with all the hallmarks.
—Sterling Elliott, Chicago Tribune, 1 Feb. 2026
The atmosphere is thick and swampy, and there are a few fun Raimi hallmarks.
—James Grebey, Vulture, 31 Jan. 2026
The prairie dresses, walled compounds and distrust of outsiders that were once hallmarks of two towns on the Arizona-Utah border are mostly gone.
—Jacques Billeaud, Los Angeles Times, 30 Jan. 2026
But what are the hallmarks of a healthy relationship?
—Essence, 28 Jan. 2026
What are the hallmarks of your management style?
—Hannah Karp, Billboard, 28 Jan. 2026
Noun
In each case, researchers found that participants experienced hallmarks of serious leisure.
—Emily Messina, The Conversation, 6 Feb. 2026
There’s also the first music video, those sort of hallmarks and defining moments.
—José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 5 Feb. 2026
Written with youthful panache and self-assurance, the book already bears the hallmarks of a vibrant artistic consciousness, eager to disrupt literary convention.
—Literary Hub, 2 Feb. 2026
In the ’70s and ’80s, the drug trade was a thriving business with all the hallmarks.
—Sterling Elliott, Chicago Tribune, 1 Feb. 2026
The atmosphere is thick and swampy, and there are a few fun Raimi hallmarks.
—James Grebey, Vulture, 31 Jan. 2026
The prairie dresses, walled compounds and distrust of outsiders that were once hallmarks of two towns on the Arizona-Utah border are mostly gone.
—Jacques Billeaud, Los Angeles Times, 30 Jan. 2026
But what are the hallmarks of a healthy relationship?
—Essence, 28 Jan. 2026
What are the hallmarks of your management style?
—Hannah Karp, Billboard, 28 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hallmarks
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The characteristics and size of the small starch clumps could constitute a choking hazard, said Mondelez Global, which owns the brand, particularly in young children and the elderly.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
6 Feb. 2026
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And each category has different characteristics, so part of the process is to consider how an individual pick fits into its style overall.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
6 Feb. 2026
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His is the most prominent case under the 2020 law and marks a severe blow to press freedom.—
Kanis Leung,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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That marks a record since the party's foundation in 1955 and surpasses the previous record of 300 seats won in 1986 by late Prime Minister Yasuhiro Nakasone.—
MARI YAMAGUCHI,
Arkansas Online,
9 Feb. 2026
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All of the flags incorporate symbols that reflect part of the neighborhood's history, culture and people.—
David Ferrara,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
8 Feb. 2026
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Enter Kanzi, a bonobo who was raised in a lab and became a whiz at communicating with humans using graphic symbols.—
Adithi Ramakrishnan,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Feb. 2026
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The five-star analyst also noted the new features offered by the company, including vector search and application modernization capabilities, which bolster its position to win additional workloads.—
TipRanks,
CNBC,
8 Feb. 2026
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Seoul, South Korea — Excited young couples roam a bustling convention center trying on baby carriers, testing strollers and learning the latest safety features of car seats.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
7 Feb. 2026
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Instead of carrying the chip’s features as a pattern of light, this machine literally stamps them onto the silicon.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
30 Dec. 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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For the past decade, the months of January in this town have been littered with Chiefs signs, emblems, banners and packed storefronts, from downtown to the Plaza, and from one side of State Line Road to the other.—
Sam McDowell
February 8,
Kansas City Star,
8 Feb. 2026
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No emblems, logos, or flags can be shown or worn by adult AIN athletes.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
27 Jan. 2026
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But with those demands, consumers demands may surpass manufacturers’ qualities, leaving consumers searching for the perfect fit.—
Marc D. Grasso,
Boston Herald,
5 Feb. 2026
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The character of Mandakini required specific qualities that Rajamouli believes Chopra Jonas uniquely possesses.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
4 Feb. 2026
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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 12 Feb. 2026.
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