MAKING ONE'S MARK Synonyms: 23 Similar and Opposite Words

making one's mark

phrase

present participle of make one's mark

as in making it

to reach a desired level of accomplishment They made their mark on the scientific world with a groundbreaking discovery.

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Arraez was named an All-Star for the fourth time after making it in 2022, 2023 and 2024.

— Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 15 July 2026
Congratulations on making it this far, and remember there are only a few more days until the weekend arrives.

— Ed Silverman, STAT, 15 July 2026

Definition of making it

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According to Levine, no attempt should be made to remove the venom yourself, whether by sucking on the wound or cutting it.

— Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 7 July 2026
In one of the side plots to The Lord of the Rings, two of the Hobbits attempt to rouse Treebeard—a wise but ponderous sentient tree—to defend his forest from an army that is cutting it down.

— Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 1 July 2026

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The Sri Lanka bowlers kept up pressure throughout the day, making good use of short-pitch bowling to limit the scoring.

— ABC News, ABC News, 6 July 2026
The Italian brand, founded in 1895 and still family-run today, has always focused on making good coffee while staying relevant in current pop culture.

— Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026

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