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
As a result, relational calm may trigger anxiety, and intensity may become the only recognizable marker of love.
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Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 24 May 2025
While summer doesn’t technically kick off until late June, Memorial Day has become an unofficial marker for the beginning of summer vacation.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 23 May 2025
These limits were rooted in fetal development markers.
—Katrina Kimport, The Conversation, 23 May 2025
This includes the following highways: Interstate 35W between mile markers 32 and 51.
—Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 May 2025
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Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 24 May 2025
While summer doesn’t technically kick off until late June, Memorial Day has become an unofficial marker for the beginning of summer vacation.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 23 May 2025
These limits were rooted in fetal development markers.
—Katrina Kimport, The Conversation, 23 May 2025
This includes the following highways: Interstate 35W between mile markers 32 and 51.
—Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for marker
Noun
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The woman on the label was intended to conjure both national pride and domestic aptitude.—
Lauren Collins,
New Yorker,
2 June 2025
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Established in 2015, that coed label is known for its industrial-tinged and utilitarian allure, and collaborations with the likes of Nike, Moncler and Audemars Piguet.—
Miles Socha,
Footwear News,
2 June 2025
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The stylish design comes in four color options to fit nearly any space, while the 360-degree swivel feature allows for quiet, seamless movement.—
Megan Schaltegger,
People.com,
4 June 2025
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Frank is the screenwriter and director behind the features Minority Report, Get Shorty, and A Walk Among the Tombstone, and series like The Queen’s Gambit and Godless.—
Mia Galuppo,
HollywoodReporter,
3 June 2025
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Besides searching for the likes of methane and ammonia, the characteristics of the planet's atmosphere discernible to JWST could point to which formation model – core accretion or disk instability – is the correct one, or even whether a brand new formation model is needed.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
4 June 2025
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Key characteristics of individuals with big egos in the workplace include: Domineering behavior.—
AllBusiness,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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The early returns have been promising, Canning providing quality depth and consistency to a rotation that leads the major leagues with a 2.87 ERA.—
Mike Digiovanna,
Oc Register,
7 June 2025
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Other air quality alerts are in place in Nebraska, the Great Lakes and parts of the Northeast.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 June 2025
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The Role of Mindset and Goals Underlying all development and measurement activity is the growth mindset for communication, which is the belief that communication ability is not a trait but one that can be learned and strengthened.—
Su Bridgman,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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Really, all Morgan Plus 8s are much the same, and promise a perfectly delightful driving experience, offering the most traditional British roadster traits in a car that can easily keep up in modern traffic.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
30 May 2025
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If, through some freaky genetic engineering, a scientist could combine the physical attributes of Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton, what might be the result?—
Ken Rosenthal,
New York Times,
29 May 2025
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What's more, fragrance fanatics are more than three times as likely to purchase one linked to emotional attributes and/or memories as described in TikTok videos.—
Danielle Sinay,
Glamour,
28 May 2025
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As part of Operation Endgame, BKA’s Stern attribution inherently comes in the context of a multinational law enforcement collaboration.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
31 May 2025
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People are noticing temperatures are getting hotter but don’t always know it is being driven by climate change, said Roop Singh, head of urban and attribution at the Red Cross Red Crescent Climate Centre, in a World Weather Attribution statement.—
Isabella O'Malley,
Chicago Tribune,
30 May 2025
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This was the signal for the real fun, Maranville’s punch for the head missing its mark but striking Ivan on the knee.—
Houston Mitchell,
Los Angeles Times,
6 June 2025
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Frederique Constant has continued to make its mark in the industry, now harkening back to its heritage by reissuing the Manchette watch originally launched in 2002 — and now revived with a fresh makeover that reflects the latest watch-making and fashion trends.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
6 June 2025
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“Marker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/marker. Accessed 11 Jun. 2025.
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