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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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
The Cubs will wake up in Pittsburgh with a 29-24 record on Memorial Day, a traditional marker on the baseball calendar.
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Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 25 May 2026
To Europeans bred on the idea that clothing an entire body was a marker of civilization, these Alqonquians’ appearance was significant.
—Peter C. Mancall, The Conversation, 25 May 2026
In laboratory and animal-model experiments, MW150 was found to reduce certain inflammatory markers during alcohol withdrawal.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 25 May 2026
This includes Interstate 95 in North Carolina between mile markers 1 and 20.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 25 May 2026
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Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 25 May 2026
To Europeans bred on the idea that clothing an entire body was a marker of civilization, these Alqonquians’ appearance was significant.
—Peter C. Mancall, The Conversation, 25 May 2026
In laboratory and animal-model experiments, MW150 was found to reduce certain inflammatory markers during alcohol withdrawal.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 25 May 2026
This includes Interstate 95 in North Carolina between mile markers 1 and 20.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 25 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for marker
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For the next two years, Adamson and Watson struggled through label rejections, an aborted stint opening for Alice Cooper with a mediocre backing band, and some uneven sessions with Roxy Music producer Chris Thomas.—
Ethan Beck,
Pitchfork,
30 May 2026
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While Ng might be the CEO and creative director, the label likes to describe itself as a creative studio that has a collective atmosphere with an emphasis on going against the grain and diving into a wide array of topics.—
Diana Tsui,
Footwear News,
30 May 2026
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Patience and even guarantees, features that are often central to preventing the outbreak of conflict, had no place in such a scenario.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 May 2026
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But even with these advanced features, an Uber executive is sounding the alarm on the rideshare company’s AI spending.—
Jake Angelo,
Fortune,
26 May 2026
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On the other hand, LiPfe orbs don’t reproduce, and reproduction is one of the fundamental characteristics of life.—
Jacek Krywko,
ArsTechnica,
29 May 2026
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Her analysis showed that at least a dozen of those fossils displayed characteristics hinting at a novel Tylosaurus species.—
Mindy Weisberger,
CNN Money,
28 May 2026
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In Games 2 and 3, the Avs had more shot attempts, more shots on goals and, at least in their minds, enough quality scoring chances to win.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
31 May 2026
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Rather than compete on raw rendering quality across all videos, the company has spent four years optimizing for one specific creative input — music — and the breakthroughs that audio-first design unlocks.—
Vivian Toh,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
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Most warm weather breeds share unique physical traits that keep them cool in high temperatures.—
Madeline Gunderson,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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Adapting Your Leadership Style To Meet Individual Needs Situational leadership is an overlooked but important trait.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2026
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Benjamin qualified for the national bee by winning the San Diego County Scripps Regional Spelling Bee in March, correctly spelling kenosis, the relinquishment of divine attributes by Jesus Christ in becoming human, in the 23rd round.—
City News Service,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 May 2026
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The attribute that most players rave about is his communication.—
Aaron Portzline,
New York Times,
27 May 2026
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The links were clunky, the attribution was debated, incrementality was always questioned and the whole channel had the whiff of late-night coupon codes rather than cutting-edge commerce strategy.—
Lauren Newman,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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Rick plays Danny one of his original songs, which, unfortunately for Rick, becomes a massive hit for Danny a few months later (with no attribution for Rick).—
Mike Ryan,
IndieWire,
26 May 2026
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Aliso Niguel senior Jaslene Massey had the top marks in the girls shot put (51-3¾) and discus (175-6) and transgender athlete AB Hernandez from Jurupa Valley was the leading qualifier in the girls long jump (20-5½) and triple jump (41-8½) and was one of 13 qualifiers in the high jump.—
Steve Galluzzo,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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The Red Sox entered the weekend last in the AL East with a 23-32 record and a 9-19 mark at Fenway Park.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
30 May 2026
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“Marker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/marker. Accessed 2 Jun. 2026.
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