as in noticeable
likely to attract attention
walks with a marked limp a marked improvement in his grades
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as in labeled
to attach an identifying slip to
marked each application with a numbered sticker
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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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as in recorded
to make a written note of
mark down the names of those who are planning to attend the dinner
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Recent Examples of marked
Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 23 Oct. 2025
Additionally, police said the pedestrian was not in a marked crosswalk, though state law no longer criminalizes jaywalking so long that a person can safely cross a roadway.
—Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 23 Oct. 2025
Natalia Cano, Billboard, 9 Nov. 2025
Gordon marked the occasion with an Instagram post, sharing photos of the father-daughter pair from over the years.
—Nicholas Rice, PEOPLE, 8 Nov. 2025
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Adjective
The gear shift that Wrexham were going to have to perform in the Championship was always likely to be a marked one.
—Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 23 Oct. 2025
Additionally, police said the pedestrian was not in a marked crosswalk, though state law no longer criminalizes jaywalking so long that a person can safely cross a roadway.
—Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 23 Oct. 2025
Verb
This marked the second time that one of the three concerts the legendary artist held at Bellas Artes during his career was screened in the country’s main public square.
—Natalia Cano, Billboard, 9 Nov. 2025
Gordon marked the occasion with an Instagram post, sharing photos of the father-daughter pair from over the years.
—Nicholas Rice, PEOPLE, 8 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for marked
Adjective
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The tint is sheer and subtle but makes a noticeable difference in evening out skin tone and camouflaging discoloration.—
Tamim Alnuweiri,
InStyle,
10 Jan. 2026
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While Reconcept recommends sessions of at least 30 minutes, shorter experiences can still produce noticeable effects.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Federal officials have said the agents acted in self-defense and labeled the incident an act of domestic terrorism, while Democratic officials have rejected the self-defense assertion.—
Louis Casiano,
FOXNews.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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Inspired by the King of Cheeses, cheeses labeled Parmesan will have a similar, but often less complex taste.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
8 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Steering away from the Banda music that has characterized her sound and biggest hits, the Mexican-American singer experiments with reggae, R&B, and folk cumbia on this eight-track set that also includes powerful audio affirmations by the singer.—
Jessica Roiz,
Billboard,
8 Nov. 2025
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The two-hour-plus interview was characterized by Carlson’s failure to directly challenge Fuentes’s points.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
8 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Weak shaking has been recorded and several residents reported experiencing the tremor in Ridgecrest and the surrounding area according to the USGS DYFI report.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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Mahmoud Haqiqat, commander of the police station in Iranshahr, Iran, was assassinated in a drive-by shooting, who recorded the event and posted it online.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
8 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Art enthusiasts Hans Ottinot, a prominent Broward attorney, and Nelson Adams, a Miami obstetrician associated with Jackson Memorial, are central to the museum’s dream team.—
Dorothy Jenkins Fields,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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This pair, complete with the prominent markings always featured on the classic style, has a memory foam insert and a rubber sole that’s especially good for slippery winter weather.—
Alyssa Grabinski,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The district identified major concerns with fiscal and academic conditions at Aspire Capitol Heights Academy earlier this year as the school sought charter renewal.—
Jennah Pendleton,
Sacbee.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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To avoid contamination, team members had their DNA genotyped so their own sequences could be identified and removed from the samples.—
Katie Hunt,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Kyan Franklin also logged 9 points, 5 rebounds and 3 steals.—
Erick Taylor,
Arkansas Online,
8 Jan. 2026
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Defensive lineman Bobby Brown III (concussion) and linebacker Claudin Cherelus (calf/ankle) are among the two players who have logged limited participations this week in practice — and their attendance will be necessary for this defense to be at its best.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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At this point, Lawrence needs a commanding postseason display to turn that around.—
Larry Holder,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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The Colorado Avalanche solidified their lead atop the Central Division on Sunday, emphatically, building a commanding lead and giving Minnesota Wild fans precious little to cheer about.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
22 Dec. 2025
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“Marked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/marked. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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