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as in to label
to attach an identifying slip to marked each application with a numbered sticker

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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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noun

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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 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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How is the word mark distinct from other similar nouns?

Some common synonyms of mark are note, sign, symptom, and token. While all these words mean "a discernible indication of what is not itself directly perceptible," mark suggests something impressed on or inherently characteristic of a thing often in contrast to general outward appearance.

a mark of a good upbringing

When can note be used instead of mark?

In some situations, the words note and mark are roughly equivalent. However, note suggests a distinguishing mark or characteristic.

a note of irony in her writing

When would sign be a good substitute for mark?

The synonyms sign and mark are sometimes interchangeable, but sign applies to any indication to be perceived by the senses or the reason.

encouraging signs for the economy

In what contexts can symptom take the place of mark?

The meanings of symptom and mark largely overlap; however, symptom suggests an outward indication of an internal change or condition.

rampant crime is a symptom of that city's decay

When is token a more appropriate choice than mark?

While in some cases nearly identical to mark, token applies to something that serves as a proof of something intangible.

this gift is a token of our esteem

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Recent Examples of mark
Verb
Events and information To mark the 50th anniversary, the publicity shy Osborn has agreed to let visitors tour his studio. Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 May 2025 Paltrow left a sweet message about her daughter's interview, which marked the first time Apple had been featured on a magazine cover. Hannah Sacks, People.com, 14 May 2025
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This is all the more impressive considering that the Aston weighs right around the two-ton mark. Jonny Lieberman, Robb Report, 12 May 2025 Following negotiations, tariffs settled around the 20% mark. Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for mark
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mark
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  • The day before: Assemble desserts, make dressings, chop, mince, and dice, and store all ingredients in deli containers and label them accordingly.
    Ginger Perra, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 May 2025
  • Footage labeled as ‘incidental’ — which is how the FWC says its two officers labeled their footage — includes FWC officers issuing warnings or non-criminal infraction citations, the policy says.
    Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 9 May 2025
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  • Symptoms of Preeclampsia It's characterized by high blood pressure that usually develops after the 20th week of pregnancy, says Dr. Reed.
    Sarah Scott, Parents, 15 May 2025
  • Lastly, Bowman is being characterized as someone who wants massive deregulation of banks which, while ideal (see the above discussion of Supervision), doesn’t play well at the Fed.
    John Tamny, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
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  • While more than 2000 artists auditioned to join the competition, in the end, only the members of the winning band claim a $100,000 cash prize and a recording contract with HYBE Latin America.
    Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 8 May 2025
  • Geomagnetic storm conditions last recorded two decades ago impacted Earth in May 2024, an event that pulled the northern lights to northern Florida and Texas, with another similar northern lights display in October.
    Ty Roush, Forbes.com, 8 May 2025
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  • Nikki Glaser applauds Joan’s candor about aging and plastic surgery, and Aubrey Plaza retires Joan’s not-so-politically-correct jokes.
    Erin Jensen, USA Today, 14 May 2025
  • Hitting the NBCUniversal upfront stage on Monday morning, Meyers gave a strong monologue tweaking his corporate overlords — and one joke at the very end elicited the biggest laughs (and gasps!) from the audience.
    Michael Schneider, Variety, 12 May 2025
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  • Presidents, however, have wide leeway in setting refugee resettlement targets.
    Chris Kenning, USA Today, 18 May 2025
  • Police and local authorities said Russia had struck a civilian target.
    Chris Lau, CNN Money, 17 May 2025
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  • These are not words typically associated with Tina Fey, whose humor has a reputation for being brutal.
    Judy Berman, Time, 1 May 2025
  • Add onto that the fashion industry’s less than welcoming reputation for inclusivity.
    Taryn Finley, Refinery29, 1 May 2025
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  • The current criteria for the board's members includes a requirement for two female members and two members who are racial minorities.
    Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 14 May 2025
  • The track record of the committees that will decide on Rose and Bonds and Clemens indicates that those voters believe in criteria beyond statistics, so jumping to the immediate conclusion — Rose is getting in! — may be no sure thing.
    Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2025
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  • Amid uncertainty over Trump’s sweeping tariffs, inflation eased to a four-year low in April, but is still above the Federal Reserve’s 2% goal.
    Rebecca Morin, USA Today, 14 May 2025
  • The goal is a playing weight of 245 pounds but with more upper body strength and lean muscle mass that doesn’t sacrifice explosiveness.
    Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 May 2025

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“Mark.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mark. Accessed 20 May. 2025.

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