1
as in label
a slip (as of paper or cloth) that is attached to something to identify or describe it
the markers on the rock and mineral specimens were old and faded
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2
as in feature
something that sets apart an individual from others of the same kind
the discovery of a marker for the virus has greatly improved the accuracy of diagnosis
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Recent Examples of marker
All names are withheld, as are any markers that would indicate class, race, ethnicity, or religion.
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Nathaniel Moore
september 10, Literary Hub, 10 Sep. 2025
An alarm bell can also be heard in the marker of the temporary-help industry, which fell by 9,800 in August.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 9 Sep. 2025
An invitation to a party at their house over the Hollywood Hills became a sign of social status, a marker of arrival.
—Seth Wickersham, The Atlantic, 8 Sep. 2025
These brain areas are central to attention and information processing, emotional regulation, executive function and decision-making – all markers of ADHD.
—New Atlas, 8 Sep. 2025
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Nathaniel Moore
september 10, Literary Hub, 10 Sep. 2025
An alarm bell can also be heard in the marker of the temporary-help industry, which fell by 9,800 in August.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 9 Sep. 2025
An invitation to a party at their house over the Hollywood Hills became a sign of social status, a marker of arrival.
—Seth Wickersham, The Atlantic, 8 Sep. 2025
These brain areas are central to attention and information processing, emotional regulation, executive function and decision-making – all markers of ADHD.
—New Atlas, 8 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for marker
Noun
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The Bear actress Molly Gordon was all smiles in a black-and-white striped strapless Giorgio Armani column gown from the label's Fall Winter 1996 collection and a Tiffany & Co.—
Jackie Fields,
PEOPLE,
15 Sep. 2025
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Even some senior executives have started their careers on the shop floor, learning how to restock shelves and fold jeans in a very specific way (inseam tucked, legs doubled over so that the label is visible).—
Lauren Collins,
New Yorker,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The 2025 Ford Explorer’s welcome new features add function to an already good midsize SUV.—
Mark Phelan,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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His killing could become not just a tragedy but a catalyst—an event that radicalizes ever more Americans, less an aberration than a feature of our increasingly perilous national politics.—
Eric Cortellessa,
Time,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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These characteristics make the merger an almost exact replica of that first, groundbreaking detection from 10 years ago, according to Isi.—
Jacopo Prisco,
CNN Money,
11 Sep. 2025
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Our panel said the leading characteristic of this fish is its robust, punchy flavor and emphasized the anchovies should have a balance of salt and umami.—
Bon Appétit,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The region experienced good air quality today, which should continue into the night.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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When investing in quality bedding, a solid sheet set is an ideal starting point.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Sep. 2025
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On the other hand, balanced searching involves looking for both positive and negative traits for a more complete evaluation.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Still, coaches and teammates in Brooklyn praised his professionalism and defensive energy, two traits that could help him make a case for a limited role.—
Grant Afseth,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Both Nomad bikes are perfectly capable analog bikes in their own right, a rare attribute in a market obsessed with offering ever more speed and range.—
William Roberson,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Foster self-acceptance by regularly affirming your son’s inherent value, and the value of other young men, irrespective of any kind of achievements, characteristics, and physical attributes.—
Ashleigh N. DeLuca,
Parents,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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As Meta auto-scales hundreds of permutations, agencies must pivot to narrative strategy and attribution modeling to quantify ROI beyond platform metrics and retain strategic influence.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Most often, in fact, the messages received from mediums were from soldiers, and they were detailed enough to fill entire books which were published under the attribution of the soldier’s name.—
Alice Vernon
September 8,
Literary Hub,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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If there’s still a coffee mark, mix powder laundry detergent with equal parts water and white vinegar to make a paste.—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
14 Sep. 2025
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Cook’s firing marks the first time in the central bank’s 112-year history that a president has tried to fire a governor.—
Alan Suderman,
Fortune,
14 Sep. 2025
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“Marker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/marker. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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