Synonyms of marked

marked 1 of 2

adjective

ˈmärkt 

as in noticeable

likely to attract attention

walks with a marked limp

a marked improvement in his grades

Synonyms & Similar Words

• noticeable
• prominent
• commanding
• dramatic
• remarkable
• conspicuous
• pronounced
• striking
• impressive
• visible
• brilliant
• emphatic
• outstanding
• interesting
• showy
• highlighted
• distinguished
• bold
• noisy
• flamboyant
• notable
• arresting
• loud
• discernible
• splashy
• recognizable
• detectable
• glaring
• noteworthy
• perceptible
• kenspeckle
• catchy
• salient
• eye-catching
• observable
• eminent
• bodacious
• grabby
• ornate
• spectacular
• flagrant
• fascinating
• screaming
• spotlighted
• gaudy
• fancy
• extravagant
• tawdry
• garish
• flashy
• swank
• glitzy
• ostentatious
• riveting
• meretricious
• absorbing
• jazzy
• pretentious
• enthralling
• howling
• engrossing
• overwrought
• florid
• opulent
• glittery
• overdone
• highfalutin

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• inconspicuous
• hidden
• subtle
• unremarkable
• unobtrusive
• unnoticeable
• concealed
• shrouded
• faint
• obscure
• insignificant
• unimportant
• unflamboyant
• dim
• unemphatic
• unaffected
• undistinguished
• modest
• plain
• unshowy
• simple
• quiet
• unassuming
• understated
• subdued
• conservative
• restrained
• muted
• unpretentious
• unflashy
• toned-down

marked

2 of 2

verb

past tense of mark

1

as in labeled

to attach an identifying slip to

marked each application with a numbered sticker

Synonyms & Similar Words

• labeled
• identified
• stamped
• tagged
• designated
• ticketed
• earmarked
• named
• termed
• titled
• captioned
• branded
• styled
• entitled
• called
• hallmarked
• tabbed
• stigmatized

2

as in characterized

to be an important feature of

an annual event marked mostly by noise and confusion

Synonyms & Similar Words

• characterized
• distinguished
• differentiated
• customized
• individualized
• particularized

3

as in recorded

to make a written note of

mark down the names of those who are planning to attend the dinner

Synonyms & Similar Words

• recorded
• logged
• reported
• noted
• transcribed
• registered
• entered
• jotted (down)
• set down
• wrote down
• took down
• chronicled
• put down
• inscribed
• notched
• scored
• chalked (up)
• minuted
• enregistered

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of marked

Adjective

Cedar Lake police officers on patrol observed a marked Cedar Lake Police Department squad car being driven without its headlights on, according to a release from the sheriff’s department. — Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 11 July 2026

The incident drew a heavy law enforcement presence to the hotel, with around 20 marked and unmarked law enforcement vehicles surrounding the perimeter, The Commercial Appeal reported. — Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 10 July 2026

Verb

Of the 47, most pleaded guilty while 14 were convicted and sentenced to up to 10 years in prison, after a 2024 trial that marked the single largest prosecution of pro-democracy activists under the NSL. — Chris Lau, CNN Money, 2 Sep. 2026

The 23 years since have been marked in many ways by Moreno’s penchant for pursuing big-name stars. — Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 2 Sep. 2026