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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
Certified copies are more official than non-certified ones, and include special seals and markers denoting their authenticity.
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Sasha Hupka, AZCentral.com, 3 July 2025
Gray, now 94 and a Medal of Freedom recipient, spoke to a crowd gathered at Lipscomb University celebrating the new historical marker Tuesday afternoon.
—Evan Mealins, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
The new historical marker is a project of the Montgomery County Historical Commission with sponsorship from five county precinct constables including Philip Cash, David Eason, Ryan Gable, Rowdy Hayden and Christopher Jones.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
This includes the following highways: Interstate 35 in Missouri between mile markers 15 and 68.
—Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 24 June 2025
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Sasha Hupka, AZCentral.com, 3 July 2025
Gray, now 94 and a Medal of Freedom recipient, spoke to a crowd gathered at Lipscomb University celebrating the new historical marker Tuesday afternoon.
—Evan Mealins, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
The new historical marker is a project of the Montgomery County Historical Commission with sponsorship from five county precinct constables including Philip Cash, David Eason, Ryan Gable, Rowdy Hayden and Christopher Jones.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
This includes the following highways: Interstate 35 in Missouri between mile markers 15 and 68.
—Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 24 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for marker
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Home fragrance company Outdoor Fellow, which makes about 30% of its sales through Amazon’s marketplace, gets most of its candle lids, labels, jars, reed diffusers and other items from China, founder Patrick Jones said.—
Anne D'Innocenzio,
Chicago Tribune,
8 July 2025
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The cellar stocks around 120-some labels, with wines sourced from 16 different countries, including India, Thailand and China.—
Jeanine Barone,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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Other notable features include an adjustable strap with a flat buckle and supersoft fabric.—
Anne Taylor,
Travel + Leisure,
9 July 2025
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Its auto-pause technology is a special feature that prevents overheating by stopping airflow after three seconds of inactivity.—
Izzy Baskette,
People.com,
9 July 2025
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This means the fruit from the seedling will closely resemble that of the parent plant in flavor and other characteristics.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
28 June 2025
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Two other graves, isolated from the rest, show the same characteristics.—
Eli Wizevich,
Smithsonian Magazine,
26 June 2025
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The sound quality has also improved from previous AirPod generations.—
Christopher Murray
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1 July 2025
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Overall, the fall 2026 collections to be presented at the fair hinge on classics, with a chic and timeless allure with a tactile and cocooning quality.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
1 July 2025
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What wasn’t reported was Rivera’s aversion to pitches coming near him, a trait that’s fatal to long-term hitting success.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 July 2025
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This method allowed scientists to precisely manipulate traits like shape, color, and pattern — something impossible to do with living specimens.—
Stephanie Edwards,
Discover Magazine,
3 July 2025
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Delap’s performance was less easy to evaluate, but there were more signs that his speed, aggression and direct running are excellent raw attributes to work with.—
Liam Twomey,
New York Times,
28 June 2025
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One of Hargitay’s themes is the toxicity of fame, especially when it’s awarded not for your accomplishments but your attributes.—
Robert Lloyd,
Los Angeles Times,
26 June 2025
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Unlike high-profile hacks with clear attribution and corporate response, this breach is fragmented.—
Emil Sayegh,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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So the attribution of anthropogenic climate change was proven beyond reasonable doubt, with 97% acceptance among scientists.—
Oliver Swainston,
Space.com,
28 June 2025
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Countless cycles of follicular growth also leave their mark on ovaries.—
Karina Zaiets,
USA Today,
30 June 2025
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Even from the relative safety of Denmark, the conflict has left its mark.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 June 2025
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“Marker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/marker. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.
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