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as in to characterize
to be an important feature of
an annual event marked mostly by noise and confusion
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as in to record
to make a written note of
mark down the names of those who are planning to attend the dinner
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as in joke
a person or thing that is made fun of
in the wake of the scandal, the disgraced governor became the favorite mark of late-night comedians
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as in target
a person or thing that is the object of abuse, criticism, or ridicule
his gullibility and tendency to fall for bluffs made him an easy mark at the poker table
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as in reputation
overall quality as seen or judged by people in general
a brand of crystal that bears the mark of excellence
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as in criterion
something set up as an example against which others of the same type are compared
lately his playing hasn't been up to the mark expected of a concert pianist
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as in goal
something that one hopes or intends to accomplish
set marks for expected daily output
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as in feature
something that sets apart an individual from others of the same kind
a sensitive expression that is the mark of a poet
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as in scar
something that spoils the appearance or completeness of a thing
a small mark where the car had scraped a wall
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as in effect
the power to bring about a result on another
a person of some mark in the field of evolutionary biology
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Recent Examples of mark
Joe Otterson, Variety, 6 Oct. 2025
The epic men’s singles final on July 16, 2023, marked a turning point in men’s tennis.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 6 Oct. 2025
Bethy Squires, Vulture, 5 Oct. 2025
Swift’s new project marks yet another career-defining moment.
—Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 5 Oct. 2025
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Verb
This marks the latest high-profile move by Cindy Holland, the chair of DTC for Paramount, and Jane Wiseman, head of originals for Paramount+, under the David Ellison regime.
—Joe Otterson, Variety, 6 Oct. 2025
The epic men’s singles final on July 16, 2023, marked a turning point in men’s tennis.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 6 Oct. 2025
Noun
The film has now crossed the $100 million mark, setting it up for success financially and creatively.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 5 Oct. 2025
Swift’s new project marks yet another career-defining moment.
—Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 5 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mark
Verb
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Trigg was labeled as an underachiever by scouts as an underclassman and is still proving himself in several areas (on and off the field), but his talent is undeniable and improved consistency in 2025 will help suppress any concerns.—
Dane Brugler,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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Bottles of Lipton Green Tea Citrus were mistakenly labeled as Diet Green Tea Mixed Berry, resulting in a discrepancy in sugar content.—
Jenna Anderson,
Health,
7 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Both sides characterize the conflict as a form of war.—
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Oct. 2025
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Roughly halfway through the hour-long debate — largely characterized by frequent interruptions from Earle-Sears — Spanberger criticized Earle-Sears’ history of opposition to LGBTQ+ rights.—
Samantha Riedel,
Them.,
10 Oct. 2025
Verb
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As the fireline is constructed, inspected or reinforced, mappers record those details to adjust the containment percentage.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
12 Oct. 2025
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In Edgewater, in Volusia County, water in the Intracoastal pushed up into low-lying neighborhoods and the city recorded as much as 7 inches of rain, the city stated in a news release.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
11 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Reddit users were quick to flood the post with excitement and jokes.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Oct. 2025
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And being Canadian, people do joke about that.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
10 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Yes, that equaled zero targets, but Washington equaled zero yards on five targets and four receptions.—
Jake Ciely,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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Without the protection of the non-statutory labor exemption, the NFL’s salary cap and other limitations on players’ earning opportunities became targets for antitrust law.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
7 Oct. 2025
Noun
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In 2022, revelations of some LDP lawmakers’ ties to the former Unification Church hurt the party’s reputation.—
Hanako Montgomery,
CNN Money,
11 Oct. 2025
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Its vibrant arts community, outdoor recreation, and vintage boutiques and shops add to its charming town reputation.—
Laura Daniella Sepulveda,
AZCentral.com,
10 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Like everyone else, Charlton has his criteria.—
Michael Walker,
New York Times,
11 Oct. 2025
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BlackRock’s Rieder impresses The Treasury officials also for the first time provided some insight into Bessent’s thinking about the criteria used to decide who to pick for the job.—
Steve Liesman,
CNBC,
10 Oct. 2025
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Last season, in Game 5 of the Panthers’ second-round series against Toronto, Boqvist finished with a goal and an assist with Rodrigues injured and played alongside Barkov and Sam Reinhart on Florida’s top line after moving up from his usual spot on the fourth line.—
Andre Fernandez,
Miami Herald,
8 Oct. 2025
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After a recent Rangers’ preseason game, Sullivan was shown a video clip of the goal.—
Peter Baugh,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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“Mark.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mark. Accessed 12 Oct. 2025.
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