MARKED Synonyms: 144 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

ˈmärkt

Definition of marked

as in noticeable

likely to attract attention walks with a marked limp a marked improvement in his grades

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verb

past tense of mark

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

Adjective

Drivers will follow a marked route that goes through West Des Moines, Clive and Urbandale when the interstate is closed overnight. — Lucia Cheng, Des Moines Register, 25 May 2026 That is a marked contrast to McFarlane eulogising about his players after that draw away to City in his first game. — Cerys Jones, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026

Verb

Hunter eyes, by the way, are marked by a piercing, intense gaze that looksmaxxers have deemed masculine and, thus, very desirable. — Mikey O'Connell, HollywoodReporter, 15 July 2026 The outing marked a rare public appearance for the family of four, who have occasionally brought their children to baseball’s biggest events over the years. — Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 15 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for marked

Recent Examples of Synonyms for marked

Adjective

But the way people encounter health information is changing, and that shift is especially noticeable with Gen Z, the first generation to grow up immersed in social media.

— Rachel Hale, USA Today, 19 July 2026
Your 1st House of Identity glows as the intuitive Moon conjoins loving Venus in your sign, making your presence more noticeable than usual.

— Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 July 2026

Definition of noticeable

Verb

The county was closed on March 31, but it was labeled an employee holiday after the news was released.

— Rachel Royster July 15, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 July 2026
Board members repeatedly returned to the challenge of explaining a measure that state law requires to be labeled a tax increase on the ballot, even though administrators project a net decrease for most homeowners.

— Tom Fraki, Twin Cities, 14 July 2026

Definition of labeled

Verb

The luminous gown is characterized by its rich draping, which meets at the hip, and its sophisticated, slightly asymmetrical halter neckline.

— Giorgia Olivieri, Vanity Fair, 19 July 2026
Sonar images released by investigators showed the boat resting on the seabed, roughly 120 feet below the surface, in an area characterized by rocky terrain, strong currents, and challenging underwater conditions.

— James Ward, USA Today, 18 July 2026

Definition of characterized

Adjective

Beth Bourne, one of the most prominent anti-transgender activists in California, is running for the Davis Joint Unified School District Board of Education.

— Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 18 July 2026
One of North Carolina’s most prominent transitional housing programs for women, the Center for Community Transitions in Charlotte, has just 30 beds.

— Amber Gaudet July 18, Charlotte Observer, 18 July 2026

Definition of prominent

Verb

The man, identified by police as Joseph Gordon, is being held at the Parker County Jail on two counts of capital murder, according to the post.

— Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 July 2026
The intruder, later identified as Andrew Truelove, was charged with hate crime - burglary, hate crime - menacing, hate crime - criminal trespass, and harassment by the NYPD.

— Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 17 July 2026

Definition of identified

Verb

Catcher Drake Baldwin, second baseman Ozzie Albies, first baseman Matt Olson and closer Raisel Iglesias all logged time in the league’s 96th event.

— Chad Bishop, AJC.com, 15 July 2026
On July 1, more than a year after Tromp accepted a job out of state, Board of Education members logged onto their laptops and appeared on Zoom to take a vote on the candidate who would come to replace Tromp.

— Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 14 July 2026

Definition of logged

Adjective

Edwards, who had been the commanding officer of HSC-5 since July 2025, was posthumously promoted to captain, the Navy said in a statement.

— Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 9 July 2026
And beyond all the light and magic of their goals, this was just a very commanding team performance.

— Jack Lang, New York Times, 1 July 2026

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