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
Some of humanity's most iconic ancient monuments like Stonehenge and the Mayan Chichén Itzá Pyramid were purpose built to align with these seasonal markers.
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Anthony Wood, Space.com, 20 June 2025
At the same time, the court upheld a Ten Commandments marker on the grounds of the Texas state Capitol in Austin.
Cline and Brook write for the Associated Press.
—Sara Cline, Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2025
Crews responded at 12:07 p.m. on Tuesday, June 17, to a medical emergency near beach mile marker 24 in Sea Pines Beach, according to the release.
—Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 20 June 2025
This is another marker in the ongoing 6-year-old U.S. trade war with China.
—Ken Roberts, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025
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Anthony Wood, Space.com, 20 June 2025
At the same time, the court upheld a Ten Commandments marker on the grounds of the Texas state Capitol in Austin.
Cline and Brook write for the Associated Press.
—Sara Cline, Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2025
Crews responded at 12:07 p.m. on Tuesday, June 17, to a medical emergency near beach mile marker 24 in Sea Pines Beach, according to the release.
—Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 20 June 2025
This is another marker in the ongoing 6-year-old U.S. trade war with China.
—Ken Roberts, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for marker
Noun
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Self-Portrait, founded by Han Chong in 2013, is a popular label among prominent members of the British royal family.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
26 June 2025
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Part of what made the label so viable was the cross-pollination between artists — Kelis popping up on N.E.R.D. records, Clipse making cameos on Kelis songs — with the Neptunes serving as a center of gravity.—
Steven J. Horowitz,
Variety,
25 June 2025
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McEnroe and Evert each gave TNT high marks for its debut, with the latter commentator praising the cable network’s willingness to experiment with big names and decidedly untraditional features.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
27 June 2025
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Though Sony will only handle the full international rollouts on those four features, the agreement is described as a multi-year deal.—
J. Kim Murphy,
Variety,
27 June 2025
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At this stage, Abiteboul explained the car is undergoing endurance dyno testing to fine tune the characteristics of the engine and gearbox.—
Trinity Francis,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
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His skills and characteristics fit perfectly in Florida, and his role on the third line puts him in a beneficial position.—
Shayna Goldman,
New York Times,
16 June 2025
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In the 2025 Product of the Year Awards, ALDI was recently lauded for eight products that took the top prize in their respective categories, voted on by thousands of discerning customers balancing quality and quantity with affordability.—
Abigail Wilt,
Southern Living,
19 June 2025
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For mental stamina, practices like mindfulness, quality sleep, and a strong social network are key.—
Jakob Roze,
Health,
19 June 2025
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The Dalmatian Club of America, for example, spent decades urging breeders to euthanize deaf puppies so the trait wouldn’t spread.—
Lila Hempel-Edgers,
Charlotte Observer,
23 June 2025
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Additionally, the study also found a correlation between breathing traits and a person’s mental health.—
Jay Kakade
June 22,
New Atlas,
22 June 2025
Noun
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The list of spirits is long, each with their own physical attributes, epic folklore and methods of appeasement.—
Vanessa Anderson,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2025
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Using cryptographic tools like zero-knowledge proofs, individuals can verify specific identity attributes—like being over 18—without disclosing more than necessary.—
Steven Smith,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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Like attribution, data aggregation has always been complex for businesses with smaller marketing budgets.—
John Readman,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
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The smaller figure’s attribution was meant to say Nvidia.—
Andrew Nusca,
Fortune,
22 June 2025
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As Jamaica’s global influence continues to expand, Anderson stands ready to leave his mark on what comes next for the island nation.—
Richard Fowler,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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Keegan Bradley, No. 30 in the points standings, set the Travelers Championship tourney record back in 2023, finishing at 23-under to top Kenny Perry’s 2009 high-water mark.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
18 June 2025
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“Marker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/marker. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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