Definition of markednext

marked

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verb

past tense of mark
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as in characterized
to be an important feature of an annual event marked mostly by noise and confusion

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Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of marked
Adjective
The look was a marked contrast from her first Grand Prix look, which featured a see-through black lace corset-style top tucked into a pair of jeans. Meg Walters, InStyle, 7 June 2026 Abel’s enthusiasm for Alphabet is a marked contrast to Buffett’s great reluctance to invest in tech. Alex Crippen, CNBC, 6 June 2026
Verb
Tuesday marked Glasnow’s first start since May 6 in Houston, when back spasms cut his outing short after one inning. Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026 The immediate follow through confirmed the breakout, adding conviction that bitcoin is in long-term basing phase and June-July marked the bottom. Lee Ying Shan,ananya Chetia, CNBC, 25 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for marked
Recent Examples of Synonyms for marked
Adjective
  • The 277 lb-ft of torque arrives from 2,000 rpm, and the difference is immediately noticeable.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 30 Aug. 2026
  • The result is particularly noticeable in its food scene, where Middle Eastern influences sit comfortably alongside contemporary Scandinavian restaurants.
    David Nikel, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Under the map labeled with Strong's name, the northernmost part of the Central zone would be extended west to I-430.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 27 Aug. 2026
  • If Pangram finds more than 80% of the text is AI generated, it is labeled as AI.
    Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 27 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • The result will be a continuation of the slow, attritional fighting that has characterized much of the war.
    Vikram Mittal, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Phoenix characterized the chips, established the programming approach, and verified the resulting devices before delivery.
    Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 28 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Analysts note that driven by the heatwave, PJM's recent grid load has been visibly higher than the levels recorded during the same period over the past two summers.
    , CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Another Politico report confirmed that the European Data Protection Board will release a report later this summer to decide what actions should be taken to ensure no one in the EU is recorded without their consent.
    Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 28 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • Among the prominent figures was Tobias Adrian, Director of the Monetary and Capital Markets Department at the International Monetary Fund.
    , CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
  • The movement thereafter played a prominent role in protests across the United States and in other countries, particularly in the wake of the murders of Eric Garner in 2014 and George Floyd in 2020.
    Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • The remains of a man found near a Sierra campsite more than 30 years ago have been identified by Placer County cold case investigators as George Krusely, the Placer County Sheriff’s Office announced.
    Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 27 Aug. 2026
  • That was until 2021, when police identified a male DNA profile that had no matches in the database.
    Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 27 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Oxnard, which placed fifth on RentCafe’s list, logged a 113% gain in millennial homeowners over the same five-year period.
    Gagandeep Singh, Sacbee.com, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Guard soldiers logged more than 4,000 patrols and assisted in 171 arrests, as violent crime in New Orleans continued a multiyear decline that echoes broader national trends.
    Jack Brook, Los Angeles Times, 25 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • Kirkwood had a commanding lead before Palou's spin caused a caution.
    CBS News, CBS News, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Adrián Marín set up the play with his pass to Tiago as Orlando took what seemed to be a commanding lead in the second half.
    Kyle Foley, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Aug. 2026

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“Marked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/marked. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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