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marker

noun

ˈmär-kər How to pronounce marker (audio)
Definition of markernext
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 Bryan Watts has spent more than three decades watching ospreys reclaim the Chesapeake Bay, returning each spring from South America to crowd its tidal rivers and creeks, shorelines, channel markers and nesting platforms. — Mark Robichaux, Washington Post, 27 Sep. 2026 At another keynote during the Zalando event David Fisher, founder of media and fashion brand High Snobiety, spoke about how beauty, sport and groceries are markers of status and offer even more usable insights. — Cathrin Schaer, Footwear News, 26 Sep. 2026 People in the nap group had less fatigue and lower EEG markers of sleep pressure, which is the biological drive for sleep that builds the longer someone stays awake. — Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 26 Sep. 2026 The note change is a marker, but the organ, in which air is electronically blown through the pipes day and night for all to hear, has become an endearing sound that connects you to your being. — Classical Music Critic, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for marker
Recent Examples of Synonyms for marker
  1. label
  2. feature
  3. characteristic
  4. quality
  5. trait
  6. attribute
  7. attribution
  8. mark
Noun
  • Where to Shop American label Simkhai has landed at Galeries Lafayette for its first Paris pop-up, bringing Jonathan Simkhai’s particular mix of sexy glamour and modern sensuality to the city.
    — Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2026
  • This overarching label encompassed Anabaptists, Baptists, Brownists, Levelers, Antinomians, Presbyterians, Ranters and many of the highly individual prophets and seers of 1640s Britain.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of label
Noun
  • De Jong plans to redevelop the building with 25 housing units, in a mix of studios, one-bedrooms and two-bedrooms, alongside resident amenities and a commercial space on the first floor, plans show, while restoring historic features.
    — Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Such thoughtful considerations are also evident with the 16-way adjustable seats in the front, complete with their own climate control and massage features.
    — Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of feature
Noun
  • Also, its rolling olive oil cart, replete with its own menu describing the oils’ characteristics and origins, allows passengers to sample many.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026
  • The design is part of Kairos Power’s approach to developing advanced reactors with different safety characteristics from traditional nuclear plants.
    — Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of characteristic
Noun
  • Even as Portland, Maine, has continued to welcome new boutique hotels, ‘The Press’ is still one of the most personal and consistently high in quality.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Sep. 2026
  • Their microscopy confirmed the quality of the crystal structure.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 26 Sep. 2026
Definition of quality
Noun
  • Below, Forbes Coaches Council members share some unusual questions to ask and the kinds of traits or behaviors their answers may reveal.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026
  • The early amphibian is described in a study published today in the Journal of Vertebrate Paleontology, and is an example of how some of the classic traits seen in today’s living frogs and salamanders evolved.
    — Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of trait
Noun
  • Focus And Discernment Professionals from the private sector who come to the nonprofit sector bring several important skills and attributes, such as a clear focus and discernment that helps avoid mission drift.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Since the 1960s, cesium has been the element of choice, though clocks based on other metals, such as ytterbium or strontium, have been created for their own handy attributes.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of attribute
Noun
  • Many have passed without clear attribution, only intensifying speculation.
    — Yuliya Talmazan, NBC news, 26 Sep. 2026
  • Marketers have spent years building attribution systems to answer that question, and retailer first-party data, authenticated audiences, clean rooms and commerce media networks are finally making more of the journey measurable.
    — Dani Nadel, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of attribution
Noun
  • With annual revenues that can exceed hundreds of billions of dollars, these financial dynasties have made their mark both nationwide and across the globe.
    — Alex Gurley, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2026
  • More importantly, bonds are also almost certainly bigger than the traditional banking system—and probably crossed that mark sometime in the past decade, for the first time since both were invented a millennium ago.
    — Robin Wigglesworth, Fortune, 29 Sep. 2026
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“Marker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/marker. Accessed 1 Oct. 2026.

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