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
Researchers analyzed the markers of metabolic syndrome and who developed young-onset dementia between 2009 and the end of 2020, according to the study published Wednesday in the journal Neurology.
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Madeline Holcombe, CNN Money, 23 Apr. 2025
Target practice: Setting up cones as markers for different shooting points is a great way to hone players’ shooting skills.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 16 Apr. 2025
The move barred transgender people from updating their gender marker on federal documents such as a passport.
—Solcyré Burga, Time, 16 Apr. 2025
Hello, Beast There are certain mile markers for the NFL offseason, as the Super Bowl gives way to the draft.
—Chris Branch, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
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Madeline Holcombe, CNN Money, 23 Apr. 2025
Target practice: Setting up cones as markers for different shooting points is a great way to hone players’ shooting skills.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 16 Apr. 2025
The move barred transgender people from updating their gender marker on federal documents such as a passport.
—Solcyré Burga, Time, 16 Apr. 2025
Hello, Beast There are certain mile markers for the NFL offseason, as the Super Bowl gives way to the draft.
—Chris Branch, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for marker
Noun
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It’s been a stunning descent for Combs, who became a billionaire after building a business empire that encompassed a record label and media properties, a clothing line, restaurants and liquor brands.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
26 Apr. 2025
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Since there was some disease activity, apply a copper fungicide following label instructions.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 Apr. 2025
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The Department of Education appears to have removed a key new feature of the StudentAid.gov website that has allowed borrowers to track their student loan forgiveness progress.—
Adam S. Minsky,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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The company, which has recently released features such as Flow, Hard Truths and My Favourite Cake, plans to launch Post Truth in the second half of June in at least 20 Turkish cities.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
28 Apr. 2025
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Both dimethyl sulfide and dimethyl disulfide, which are part of the same chemical group, have overlapping characteristics, which is why the results can’t definitively differentiate between the two molecules, but future observations might, the study authors said.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
17 Apr. 2025
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This is highly specific work that depends on each plantation's unique characteristics, including location, soil type, and coffee variety.—
Christopher Marquis,
Forbes.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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Donate today to preserve the quality and integrity of local journalism.—
Michael R. Wickline,
Arkansas Online,
20 Apr. 2025
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What are the most important qualities for the person who replaces outgoing Police Chief Neil Noakes?: 1) Must be willing to listen to the community and take the time to build rapport and trust.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Apr. 2025
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While the natural traits and intellect of Gates and Allen were crucial for Microsoft’s eventual success, so too was their willingness to learn from an early failure and apply themselves in a new venture.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2025
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Bill Snellings Self-reliance is a cherished American trait, and men in particular embrace it.—
Ashley Milne-Tyte,
NPR,
24 Apr. 2025
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The risk tolerance of an organization will determine the weighting of these attributes or whether they'll simply be ignored.—
Morey Haber,
Forbes.com,
22 Apr. 2025
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These attributes position the company as a forward-thinking leader in the denim industry, capable of adapting to market dynamics while prioritizing environmental responsibility.—
SJ Studio,
Sourcing Journal,
15 Apr. 2025
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This article has been updated to correct the attribution for a quote.—
Alex Sherman,
CNBC,
17 Apr. 2025
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Build attribution models to justify budget allocation for all marketing campaigns and activities.—
Deboshree Sarkar,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Traveling north along the coast, a single dot marks a 1903 hurricane in southern New Jersey.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
20 Apr. 2025
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The wily sneaker, all black with a design that resembles real-life Air Jordans, sees Ty as a mark and wants to steal the naive shoe’s bling — the diamonds and gold accents on his body.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
HollywoodReporter,
18 Apr. 2025
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“Marker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/marker. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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