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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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Recent Examples of marked
Adjective
The flame-like paintwork against a stark black background was a marked deviation away from his traditional aesthetic. Trinity Francis, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025 That’s up slightly from $60 billion in Q1, and a marked jump from the $50 billion in Q4 20024, which was the first time PitchBook published a VC secondaries report. Allie Garfinkle, Fortune, 27 Aug. 2025
Verb
Germany's decision to send military aid to Ukraine in 2022 marked a significant reversal in the country's long-standing position of never sending offensive weapons to conflict zones. Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 19 Aug. 2025 This marked their first preseason victory since 2022, snapping a streak of seven straight games without a win. Paul Dehner Jr, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for marked
Recent Examples of Synonyms for marked
Adjective
  • After a noticeable drop in school attendance due to SEPTA cuts in the first week of the new school year, the city directed a portion of its $135 million transit subsidy to restore bus and trolley service on routes that are heavily used by students.
    Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 4 Sep. 2025
  • The ears of a young ram are more noticeable than those of an old ram, whose ears are largely concealed by the massive horns.
    Tim Kelly, Outdoor Life, 4 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Other citations included containers stored as clean with food residue, large bins of dry ingredients not labeled and rust buildup on shelves of walk-in cooler.
    Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 4 Sep. 2025
  • The event was labelled as one of the most credible military UFO encounters, and also became the subject of an Iranian film.
    Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 3 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • His appearance could be characterized as Jesus with stronger jawline.
    David Fear, Rolling Stone, 7 Sep. 2025
  • In an essay published in Vogue, longtime magazine editor Anna Wintour characterized Armani as a steely, dedicated and, above all, innovative force in the fashion industry.
    Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • On average over the last 30 years, Arizona recorded about 11 inches of rain a year, an inch below the long-term average.
    John Leos, AZCentral.com, 3 Sep. 2025
  • In Washington, Reagan National Airport recorded only two-tenths of an inch of rain throughout August, Roys said.
    John Bacon, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • Labubu is a doll that resembles a monster, featuring a large head, sharp teeth and prominent eyes.
    Julia Gomez, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
  • High-power microwave system One of the most prominent formations at the parade highlighted China’s growing emphasis on counter-drone warfare, a domain increasingly central to modern combat.
    Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 3 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Given the price surge in the wide receiver market over the last couple of years, Meyers — who had never logged 1,000 yards in five seasons before 2024 — may be angling for a contract Las Vegas is not willing to pay.
    Matthew Schmidt, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Sep. 2025
  • About 66% of the youths in the program met the 26-week threshold and the messengers logged over 12,000 hours of mentoring.
    Everett Eaton, jsonline.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • Meghan is more commanding and confident this time around—her preppy-chic wardrobe and carefully curated soundtrack add polish, while the guest lineup gives the show depth and warmth.
    Sophia A. Nelson, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025
  • The New York Yankees once had a commanding lead in the American League East.
    Aaliyan Mohammed, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Historic data In 2024, California experienced 305 fires caused by lightning, resulting in 90,206 acres of wildland burned, as reported by NIFC.
    CA WILDFIRE BOT, Sacbee.com, 4 Sep. 2025
  • Austin’s traffic fatality rate was below the national average, while Dallas and Houston reported lower drug overdose deaths than some peer metros.
    Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Sep. 2025

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“Marked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/marked. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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