Thesaurus results for MARKER

marker

noun

ˈmär-kər

Definition of marker

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 Vice Mayor Kris Cruzada also suggested relocating the historical marker to a more prominent location on the property and perhaps adding benches near it to provide a place for people to sit and enjoy it. — Brian Bell, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Oct. 2026 LaBute was nominated for a Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Screenplay, which in and of itself should be a marker of the film’s quality given the Razzies’ consistent knack for being on the wrong side of history. — Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 30 Oct. 2026 Sheriff’s officials said street signs could be difficult to see amid the large crowds, so reference markers would be placed on telephone poles along the parade route to help people identify their locations. — Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 30 Oct. 2026 As a fun bonus, the lids are also compatible with dry-erase markers for easy labeling and date-keeping in the fridge. — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 29 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for marker

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Noun

Multiple spray bottles on shelf across from dry storage room lacking label information.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 2 Nov. 2026
The pop-up marks the first of its kind for the accessories label, spotlighting Drip, the most recent installment of the Body of Water collection, along with the brand’s signature tech ring covers for Oura smart rings.

— Julia Teti, Footwear News, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of label

Noun

Mobile service vehicles for the Miami-Dade Tax Collector’s Office feature jumbo images of Tax Collector Dariel Fernandez, a Republican who was also elected in 2024.

— Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 12 Nov. 2026
That leaves a temporary distinction between ChatGPT’s standard voice conversations and its interactive visual features.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 11 Nov. 2026

Definition of feature

Noun

The resulting denim is rigid, thick, durable, and functional—even suitable for motorcyclists—with each piece showcasing its own unique characteristics.

— Bianca Kratky, Glamour, 11 Nov. 2026
Not every patient is a candidate, and suitability depends on individual hair characteristics assessed in person.

— Burak Onal, Miami Herald, 10 Nov. 2026

Definition of characteristic

Noun

Their usefulness depends on the quality of the underlying data, the accuracy of their models, and how well those models represent real-world conditions.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 8 Nov. 2026
Considering the quality of opposition coming up, odds for postseason play do not appear to be in KU’s favor.

— Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 8 Nov. 2026

Definition of quality

Noun

Another reveals a family trait or behavior that was unwittingly passed from generation to generation.

— Gary Barron, Chicago Tribune, 6 Nov. 2026
Claude is destined to imitate these human traits and mirror the human examples provided to it, including acting like a colleague or friend.

— Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of trait

Noun

The organization gave the sandwich an overall score of 75, a four out of five nutrition score and a five out of five sensory score, which is based on flavor and texture attributes.

— Sadie Chafe, FOXNews.com, 1 Nov. 2026
And sometimes, the explicit absence of a contradictory signal can provide as much clarity as a matching attribute.

— Filip Popovic, Forbes.com, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of attribute

Noun

The company says its investigation has yet to reveal any evidence that any investigation data has been accessed or Chainalysis attribution data has been manipulated.

— Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 6 Nov. 2026
That gap is where attribution is running out of road and where prediction is starting to take over.

— Ivan Guzenko, Forbes.com, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of attribution

Noun

Researchers said new construction projects have fallen 60% since 2024, contributing to the reason why USC gave the region the highest mark for average rental growth in Southern California.

— Matthew Rodriguez, CBS News, 11 Nov. 2026
Like the original film, Purple Rain follows The Kid, an ambitious young musician trying to make his mark in Minneapolis’ competitive music scene while navigating a troubled home life, rival performers and a complicated romance.

— Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 10 Nov. 2026

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