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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
Such a frank approach is a marked contrast to the Glazers’ reluctance to communicate on matters related to United, either with journalists or fans. Adam Crafton, New York Times, 12 May 2025 Around this time, the outfit’s quirky, lightly rumbustious songs began to resonate across British press and radio; accessible while containing a marked dose of strangeness, Fontaine’s songwriting – at once emotionally raw and witty – boasted a strong multi-generational appeal. Sophie Williams, Billboard, 8 May 2025
Verb
Jourdan Dunn made her claim for pixie cuts, while Uche Natori rebutted with a full-bodied bob, but both marked this season as the best time for short hair. India Espy-Jones, Essence, 24 Mar. 2025 Stefani’s Coachella performance in 2024 marked No Doubt’s first time playing together in nearly a decade. Renan Botelho, WWD, 24 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for marked
Recent Examples of Synonyms for marked
Adjective
  • This gap is especially noticeable in close relationships, such as those with family and close friends, where shared understanding is critical to maintaining connection.
    Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 18 May 2025
  • The impact of that indirect heat was particularly noticeable in our onion test.
    Wilder Davies, Bon Appetit Magazine, 17 May 2025
Verb
  • Other common ants found in the state include the carpenter ant, characterized by their large, black bodies, and fire ants, known for their red color and affinity for building large mounds in yards that can be dangerous, Hayes said.
    Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 31 Mar. 2025
  • Although college sports have long been characterized by a divide between the ‘haves and have nots’, mid-major basketball programs encounter even greater challenges competing within this evolving landscape due to limited resources and geographical constraints.
    Mark LaSota, Forbes.com, 30 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • The Jayhawks, in fact, on Sunday recorded the largest margin of victory by a road team in Big 12 Conference history.
    Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 6 Jan. 2025
  • Worthy recorded 59 receptions for 638 yards and six touchdowns.
    Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 6 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • As one of silvaner’s most prominent and historic producers, Wirsching has spent much of her career introducing silvaner to the world.
    Anna Lee Iijima, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2025
  • The gym makes its most prominent return in the universe's seventh installment, the beginning of the Creed franchise.
    Mekishana Pierre, EW.com, 13 May 2025
Adjective
  • Which ever of the two superstars steps up the biggest tonight can give their team a commanding lead as the series starts to come to a close.
    Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 May 2025
  • Adam Henrique scored twice in what was a brutally physical first period, sparking the Oilers to a dominant 3-0 win to take a commanding 3-1 lead in their first-round series.
    Daniel Nugent-Bowman, New York Times, 12 May 2025
Adjective
  • But the real draw is the close-ups on slices of pork bubbling and sizzling on hot grills, plus the dramatic pans over bowls of banchan.
    Katie Rife, EW.com, 11 May 2025
  • Think about incorporating brocade brilliance and making florals interesting in a dramatic way.
    Pooja Shah, Forbes.com, 11 May 2025
Adjective
  • In the past several weeks, President Donald Trump, who has never been fastidious about separating public and private business, has been involved in a remarkable number of potential conflicts of interest.
    Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 16 May 2025
  • By measuring the ratios of uranium and lead isotopes, scientists can determine the crystal’s age with remarkable precision.
    Ella Jeffries, Smithsonian Magazine, 16 May 2025
Verb
  • Some journalists basically transcribed this without questioning the obvious discrepancy between her statement and the CDC website, which said vaccines merely reduce the risk of transmission.
    Cory Franklin, Twin Cities, 2 Jan. 2025
  • His latest book tells the story of a Lutheran priest in the early-20th-century American West who has transcribed the life of a vampire.
    Michael Schaub, Orange County Register, 2 Jan. 2025

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“Marked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/marked. Accessed 24 May. 2025.

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