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
Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 1 Dec. 2025
On a marked or unmarked crosswalk.
—Sacbee.com, 27 Nov. 2025
Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2026
Early February typically marked the sweet spot of the ski season, when pristine conditions and miles of wintery slopes are at their peak.
—Alex Schechter, Travel + Leisure, 6 Feb. 2026
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Adjective
The mother of three and her pro partner, Mark Ballas, earned consistently high scores, effusive praise from the judges, and made a marked arc of improvement throughout her run on the show's 34th season.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 1 Dec. 2025
On a marked or unmarked crosswalk.
—Sacbee.com, 27 Nov. 2025
Verb
But when another American president marked the 100th anniversary of the Mexican-American War, his approach was far different.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2026
Early February typically marked the sweet spot of the ski season, when pristine conditions and miles of wintery slopes are at their peak.
—Alex Schechter, Travel + Leisure, 6 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for marked
Adjective
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The rich brown shade imparts barely-noticeable color that subtly brightens my gaze, while lifting and separating each lash with just a few swipes.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
3 Feb. 2026
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That’s why her recent absence has been so noticeable.—
Barry Svrluga,
Washington Post,
3 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Even if your plastic wrap is labeled microwave-safe, there are key ways to use it properly to ensure safe results.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
3 Feb. 2026
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The stone reflects how a place once labeled as tainted came to hold some of the finest materials in the state.—
Daniel Wilkerson,
CBS News,
2 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Analysts and former diplomats told CNN that successive British governments have failed to strike the correct balance on China, resulting in a policy characterized by mistrust, skittishness and incoherence.—
Christian Edwards,
CNN Money,
27 Jan. 2026
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Analysts say the wealth surge is also reshaping cities and creating a kind of bubble culture, where the most affluent are increasingly leading ultra-exclusive lifestyles characterized by amenities like private resorts, tailored wellness services and VIP social clubs.—
Trevor Bach,
Dallas Morning News,
26 Jan. 2026
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Only Luka Dončić and LeBron James (twice each) have recorded 40-point triple-doubles at a younger age, per Stathead.—
Jared Weiss,
New York Times,
8 Feb. 2026
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Seattle has four different defenders who recorded 50-plus pressures this season, including defensive tackles Leonard Williams and Byron Murphy II (seven sacks apiece).—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
8 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Healthcare Failures That Put Lives at Risk Healthcare has emerged as an increasingly prominent concern in recent reports.—
Walter Pavlo,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Medical imaging, including radiology — X-rays, mammograms, computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and ultrasound — is a prominent area for AI diagnostic tools.—
Peter Shen,
Baltimore Sun,
26 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The source of the leak was identified, repaired and levels have returned to normal, according to the university.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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The deceased victim has not yet been identified and the cause of the crash remains under investigation.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
4 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Playing five games over the course of three days, Willis logged three goals and two assists.—
Clark Fahrenthold,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Jan. 2026
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Engram logged one or zero catches four times over the course of the season and logged three or fewer targets on six different occasions.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
27 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The President demoted Greg Bovino, the commanding agent in charge of the roving patrols that have besieged Los Angeles, Chicago, Charlotte, and Minneapolis.—
Jonathan Blitzer,
New Yorker,
1 Feb. 2026
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Arsenal have allowed their previously commanding lead to slip in recent weeks while Nottingham Forest and West Ham have both found form to boost their chances of avoiding relegation.—
Graham Ruthven,
New York Times,
31 Jan. 2026
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“Marked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/marked. Accessed 9 Feb. 2026.
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