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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
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
Loïs Boisson and Victoria Mboko’s rises have all the hallmarks of a tennis fairytale, the sudden thrust into stardom that constitutes the Cinderella story, one of the most enduring archetypes in sports.
—Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 27 Aug. 2025
Passion-Driven Practice and Lifelong Learning One of the hallmarks of autism is the presence of ‘special interests,’ defined as intense, focused passions that can last a lifetime.
—Alison Escalante, Forbes.com, 26 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
Broadly, what are the hallmarks of novel ecosystems?
—Dana Taylor, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2025
For Diamandis, the protocols of scientific caution and objectivity can seem as coercive as the hallmarks of aging.
—Tad Friend, New Yorker, 4 Aug. 2025
Verb
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
Loïs Boisson and Victoria Mboko’s rises have all the hallmarks of a tennis fairytale, the sudden thrust into stardom that constitutes the Cinderella story, one of the most enduring archetypes in sports.
—Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 27 Aug. 2025
Passion-Driven Practice and Lifelong Learning One of the hallmarks of autism is the presence of ‘special interests,’ defined as intense, focused passions that can last a lifetime.
—Alison Escalante, Forbes.com, 26 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
Broadly, what are the hallmarks of novel ecosystems?
—Dana Taylor, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2025
For Diamandis, the protocols of scientific caution and objectivity can seem as coercive as the hallmarks of aging.
—Tad Friend, New Yorker, 4 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hallmarks
Noun
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Mastantuono, 18, has the characteristics to contribute from a deeper position, but his signing was intended for more attacking areas, as is being seen.—
Mario Cortegana,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
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Experts highlighted its clean aerodynamic profile and radar-evading shape, which suggest stealth characteristics comparable to leading US designs.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Republican strategist David Oman, who served as her finance chair in 2014, said her departure wasn’t a shock after months of speculation but still marks a major moment for Iowa politics.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
3 Sep. 2025
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Tomorrow marks the start of the National Football League season.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Falling Saguaros and pollinators in peril From license plates to postcards, there are few Arizona symbols as iconic as the saguaro cactus.—
John Leos,
AZCentral.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Visual learners respond best when information is presented with pictures, diagrams, symbols and colors, and tools like flashcards.—
Suzanne Wright,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The Hue Secure Doorbell has some typical features for the category, including a 2K fisheye camera and two-way talk support.—
Andrew Gebhart,
PC Magazine,
8 Sep. 2025
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The goal is to allow the fire to meet the holding features at the lowest possible fire intensity.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
7 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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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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This isn’t the first David versus Goliath story in sports trademarks.—
Brendan Coffey,
Sportico.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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“Hallmarks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hallmarks. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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