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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
Small pink markers show a drastic fluctuation in the flooding.
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Joe Holden, CBS News, 1 June 2026
This matters because a diverse microbiome is widely considered a marker of good gut health.
—Jennifer Klump, Verywell Health, 1 June 2026
Interstate 35 in Missouri between mile markers 3 and 6.
—Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 1 June 2026
Blancpain also brought over the opaline dial, yellow-gold hour markers, conical hands, and that Art Deco–inspired rectangular case from the star’s timepiece.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 1 June 2026
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Joe Holden, CBS News, 1 June 2026
This matters because a diverse microbiome is widely considered a marker of good gut health.
—Jennifer Klump, Verywell Health, 1 June 2026
Interstate 35 in Missouri between mile markers 3 and 6.
—Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 1 June 2026
Blancpain also brought over the opaline dial, yellow-gold hour markers, conical hands, and that Art Deco–inspired rectangular case from the star’s timepiece.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 1 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for marker
Noun
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For the next two years, Adamson and Watson struggled through label rejections, an aborted stint opening for Alice Cooper with a mediocre backing band, and some uneven sessions with Roxy Music producer Chris Thomas.—
Ethan Beck,
Pitchfork,
30 May 2026
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While Ng might be the CEO and creative director, the label likes to describe itself as a creative studio that has a collective atmosphere with an emphasis on going against the grain and diving into a wide array of topics.—
Diana Tsui,
Footwear News,
30 May 2026
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How about the digs—any notable features there?—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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Traffic calming features and safety measures for pedestrian and bicyclists were added in 2021, but they were only meant to be temporary.—
Angie DiMichele,
Sun Sentinel,
2 June 2026
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On the other hand, LiPfe orbs don’t reproduce, and reproduction is one of the fundamental characteristics of life.—
Jacek Krywko,
ArsTechnica,
29 May 2026
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Her analysis showed that at least a dozen of those fossils displayed characteristics hinting at a novel Tylosaurus species.—
Mindy Weisberger,
CNN Money,
28 May 2026
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In Games 2 and 3, the Avs had more shot attempts, more shots on goals and, at least in their minds, enough quality scoring chances to win.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
31 May 2026
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Rather than compete on raw rendering quality across all videos, the company has spent four years optimizing for one specific creative input — music — and the breakthroughs that audio-first design unlocks.—
Vivian Toh,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
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Most warm weather breeds share unique physical traits that keep them cool in high temperatures.—
Madeline Gunderson,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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Adapting Your Leadership Style To Meet Individual Needs Situational leadership is an overlooked but important trait.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2026
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Benjamin qualified for the national bee by winning the San Diego County Scripps Regional Spelling Bee in March, correctly spelling kenosis, the relinquishment of divine attributes by Jesus Christ in becoming human, in the 23rd round.—
City News Service,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 May 2026
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The attribute that most players rave about is his communication.—
Aaron Portzline,
New York Times,
27 May 2026
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That means preserving edit history, attribution and version control so users can clearly trace how something evolved.—
Sourabh Pateriya,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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First-strike platform Mass drivers on the moon would operate largely outside existing early warning and attribution architectures, thereby complicating detection and response by existing early warning systems.—
Leonard David,
Space.com,
28 May 2026
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Aliso Niguel senior Jaslene Massey had the top marks in the girls shot put (51-3¾) and discus (175-6) and transgender athlete AB Hernandez from Jurupa Valley was the leading qualifier in the girls long jump (20-5½) and triple jump (41-8½) and was one of 13 qualifiers in the high jump.—
Steve Galluzzo,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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The Red Sox entered the weekend last in the AL East with a 23-32 record and a 9-19 mark at Fenway Park.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
30 May 2026
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“Marker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/marker. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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