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
And, with that, plus a Ryan Nugent-Hopkins empty-net marker, the Oilers secured three consecutive postseason comeback wins for the first time in franchise history, per the NHL.
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Daniel Nugent-Bowman, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025
The number of people who are in positions of management or administration is a key marker of bureaucratic growth.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 30 Apr. 2025
This includes the following highways: Interstate 70 in Missouri between mile markers 11 and 39.
—Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 29 Apr. 2025
There are a number of things Slate Auto will have to address moving forward, but if the company can deliver a consumer vehicle under that magic $25,000 marker, we’ll be roundly impressed.
—Abigail Bassett, ArsTechnica, 25 Apr. 2025
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Daniel Nugent-Bowman, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025
The number of people who are in positions of management or administration is a key marker of bureaucratic growth.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 30 Apr. 2025
This includes the following highways: Interstate 70 in Missouri between mile markers 11 and 39.
—Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 29 Apr. 2025
There are a number of things Slate Auto will have to address moving forward, but if the company can deliver a consumer vehicle under that magic $25,000 marker, we’ll be roundly impressed.
—Abigail Bassett, ArsTechnica, 25 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for marker
Noun
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Other tips include decreasing portion sizes, increasing physical activity, tracking calorie intake, reading food labels, and using healthier cooking methods.—
Sohaib Imtiaz,
Verywell Health,
9 May 2025
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Formaldehyde-releasing products need not be listed as formaldehyde on ingredient labels.—
Ronnie Cohen,
NPR,
8 May 2025
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Expensive Lighting Systems Lighting is one of the best ways to highlight features of your home and improve curb appeal.—
Kristine Gill,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 May 2025
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The entry-level Basic package ($17 per month) includes custom domains, SEO tools, and additional design features.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
10 May 2025
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Titan shows all the characteristics of a planet – including rivers, lakes, clouds, rain and even a salty subsurface ocean.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
12 May 2025
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Rebecca’s wholehearted characteristics and attributes connect her to the Water sign Pisces, who takes on problems with others due to their absorbance and empathetic nature.—
Lisa Stardust,
People.com,
11 May 2025
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Donate today to preserve the quality and integrity of local journalism.—
Ryan Anderson,
Arkansas Online,
15 May 2025
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The moss brings a splash of color that maintains a sophisticated and minimalist quality, while keeping a space from becoming whitewashed.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
14 May 2025
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Powered by Adelaide, Forbes AI Psychological safety, defined by McKinsey as the absence of interpersonal fear, is often cited as a defining trait of high-performing, innovative teams.—
Cynthia Pong,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2025
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Wirtz is focused more on the micro, with delicate touches and deft flicks, compared to Szoboszlai’s macro traits of energy and power.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
16 May 2025
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The 22-year-old striker is experiencing a difficult second season at the club, yet has the raw attributes to be a good No 9.—
Carl Anka,
New York Times,
16 May 2025
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This sort of climate analysis—based on slow changes in animal teeth, as well as their mass and other attributes at a single site—has never been published in the scientific literature.—
Michael Ray Taylor,
Smithsonian Magazine,
14 May 2025
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The attribution graphs revealed a number of hidden issues.—
Paul Smith-Goodson,
Forbes.com,
11 Apr. 2025
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For climate attribution scientists studying how much climate change is to blame for specific events, wildfire disasters are notoriously challenging to untangle, and local nuances are extremely important.—
Evan Bush,
NBC News,
28 Jan. 2025
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Sunny turned 10 weeks old on Tuesday, and Gizmo hits that mark on Saturday.—
Amy Hubbard,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2025
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But Riley isn’t the only one who reached that mark this year, as Heat coach Erik Spoelstra also just finished his 30th season with the organization.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
13 May 2025
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“Marker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/marker. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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