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
Use buttons to filter wildfires; tap markers for details.
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Katie Langford, Denver Post, 17 Feb. 2026
SkyCal flew over the spot of the shooting, where two vehicles, a white van and a black pickup truck, both had doors ajar as police surveyed the area where there were multiple evidence markers on the parking lot asphalt.
—Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 16 Feb. 2026
The researchers measured systemic inflammatory markers, which indicate inflammation occurring throughout the body.
—Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 15 Feb. 2026
Longitudinal studies across diverse populations will be needed to assess whether shifts in the oral microbiome can predict future weight gain, insulin resistance, or cardiometabolic decline, and perhaps most excitingly, whether modifying one's oral ecosystem alters systemic metabolic markers.
—New Atlas, 14 Feb. 2026
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Katie Langford, Denver Post, 17 Feb. 2026
SkyCal flew over the spot of the shooting, where two vehicles, a white van and a black pickup truck, both had doors ajar as police surveyed the area where there were multiple evidence markers on the parking lot asphalt.
—Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 16 Feb. 2026
The researchers measured systemic inflammatory markers, which indicate inflammation occurring throughout the body.
—Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 15 Feb. 2026
Longitudinal studies across diverse populations will be needed to assess whether shifts in the oral microbiome can predict future weight gain, insulin resistance, or cardiometabolic decline, and perhaps most excitingly, whether modifying one's oral ecosystem alters systemic metabolic markers.
—New Atlas, 14 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for marker
Noun
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This showpiece for Swire Hotels’ House Collective (also in Beijing, Shanghai, and Chengdu) is as slick and sophisticated as ever—an original design hotel that’s true to its label.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Feb. 2026
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Born in the Bronx to Puerto Rican parents, Colón recorded dozens of albums, including La Gran Fuga (The Big Break) in 1970 and El Juicio in 1972, according to Fania Records, a label that promoted salsa music.—
Reuters
Wire Service,
Dallas Morning News,
21 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The car, however, has a feature that automatically turns off the engine after one hour of idling.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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Zuckerberg is expected to face questions about what Meta has known about the risks of its platforms for young users, and whether those safety features were sufficient to mitigate them.—
Clare Duffy,
CNN Money,
18 Feb. 2026
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These characteristics are amplified by Fire, a flamboyant element that represents boldness, passion, and action.—
Marie Bladt,
Vogue,
20 Feb. 2026
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Reliable characteristics in your players.—
Chris Perkins,
Sun Sentinel,
20 Feb. 2026
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The food and drink The food here is exceptional, and there's a common thread—an obsession with fine quality and maintaining exclusivity.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Feb. 2026
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Google Pixel 9a delivers flagship-level performance, terrific camera quality, and long-term software support in a simple and affordable phone.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
22 Feb. 2026
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Those traits were on full display against Dyes.—
Kyle Newman,
Denver Post,
22 Feb. 2026
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Anything that was anti-Jewish—a story about exclusion, an obstacle that hadn’t come down, a disapproving enumeration of supposedly Jewish traits—was possibly more fascinating.—
Nicholas Lemann,
New Yorker,
21 Feb. 2026
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So, the Olympics has all the attributes of just great drama and story.—
Sara Germano,
Sportico.com,
18 Feb. 2026
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Yet, for all Witt’s physical attributes, what impressed the Team USA players most about him was his demeanor.—
Ken Rosenthal,
New York Times,
17 Feb. 2026
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Under these conditions, reminders of nonhumanness cannot reliably prevent the attribution of understanding, intention, and accountability.—
Deb Roy,
The Atlantic,
15 Feb. 2026
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Founded in 1936, the DGA emerged from concerns over creative control and credit attribution amid the growing power of producers.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
5 Feb. 2026
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Official statistics show cucumber prices have doubled since December, while some shops are reported to be selling them at an even greater mark-up – wartime prices for a salad staple, as the Russian economy slows.—
Matthew Chance,
CNN Money,
21 Feb. 2026
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Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s arrest marks an irrevocable downturn in the royal family’s stature.—
Tim Stanley,
Washington Post,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Marker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/marker. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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