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
According to the coroner’s office, Mercado-Morales was a pedestrian who was hit by a car being driven south on Interstate 55 near mile marker 254.
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Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 9 Mar. 2026
The nonprofit has scheduled a series of events – including installing the historical marker – to celebrate Wilmington’s designation as America’s first WWII Heritage City.
—Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 9 Mar. 2026
Drouin had extended the Blues’ lead with a man-advantage marker.
—Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 9 Mar. 2026
Meanwhile, movie stars have tweaked their faces and bodies into a startling sameness that hews toward the most fascistic markers of beauty (extreme thinness, whiteness, no signs of the passage of time).
—Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 9 Mar. 2026
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Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 9 Mar. 2026
The nonprofit has scheduled a series of events – including installing the historical marker – to celebrate Wilmington’s designation as America’s first WWII Heritage City.
—Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 9 Mar. 2026
Drouin had extended the Blues’ lead with a man-advantage marker.
—Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 9 Mar. 2026
Meanwhile, movie stars have tweaked their faces and bodies into a startling sameness that hews toward the most fascistic markers of beauty (extreme thinness, whiteness, no signs of the passage of time).
—Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 9 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for marker
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As always, check the product label for specifics on temperature ranges, as different products and different species of plants all have different needs.—
Heather Zidack,
Hartford Courant,
14 Mar. 2026
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On April 27, the Supreme Court is scheduled to hear arguments from Bayer that the company can not be held liable under state law for not disclosing cancer risks that the EPA has not deemed necessary to include on labels.—
Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy,
USA Today,
14 Mar. 2026
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Due to its open-source, unrestricted, and autonomous operating features, the project quickly spread after its release and has been regarded as one of the most accessible AI agent projects.—
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CNBC,
11 Mar. 2026
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This year’s best Canadian feature prize went to Blue Heron, the coming-of-age drama written and directed by Sophy Romvari.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Mar. 2026
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Satellite analysis by the AP shows that the school, as well as other targets struck the same day, had characteristics visible from the air that could have identified them as civilian sites before they were struck.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
13 Mar. 2026
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As Americans shifted their attention to both British enemies and Indian enemies, these propaganda campaigns became more strident and generated debates about racial characteristics.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 Mar. 2026
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If an unexpected cost appears, slow down to compare options, then choose the path that keeps quality high and avoids future repairs.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
14 Mar. 2026
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Donate today to preserve the quality and integrity of local journalism.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Mar. 2026
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Despite those attractive traits, UPFs have been linked to cancer, obesity, cardiovascular disease, depression, and even low muscle mass.—
Marisa McMillan,
Outside,
14 Mar. 2026
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Engages in effective conflict resolution Handling conflict in a healthy and constructive way is a key trait of a partner who would make a good parent, explains Chicvak.—
Sherri Gordon,
Parents,
14 Mar. 2026
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Fast forward four years into the AI boom, and the human attributes workers bring are more important than ever.—
Rachyl Jones,
semafor.com,
11 Mar. 2026
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Luckily for investigators, the plant has some appropriately spooky attributes.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
5 Mar. 2026
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Among them was a watercolor, ostensibly by Russian artist Marianne von Werefkin, that was otherwise short of evidence supporting the attribution, according to Popovici.—
Oscar Holland,
CNN Money,
9 Mar. 2026
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Although yearly variations in snowfall can be tricky to link directly with global warming — such attribution often takes years or decades of data to establish — climate change is known to increase the chances of above-average temperatures, including during the winter.—
Denise Chow,
NBC news,
4 Mar. 2026
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The mark incorporates the franchise’s signature tri-star — a nod to the Tennessee state flag — alongside the team’s traditional blue, white and red colors.—
Zach Powell,
New York Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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Francis didn’t score until the nine-minute mark in the second half.—
Ryan Kartje,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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“Marker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/marker. Accessed 16 Mar. 2026.
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