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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
The Philippine seismological institute was scheduled to commemorate the anniversary of the 1976 quake and tsunami in August by installing markers to remind vulnerable towns and cities of the need for constant vigilance, Bacolcol told The Associated Press.
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ABC News, 9 June 2026
Instead of kittenfishing, aim to craft a profile that tells a story, something that goes deeper than the superficial markers so many hide behind.
—Charles Trepany, USA Today, 9 June 2026
Interstate 470 between mile markers 0 and 12.
—Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 9 June 2026
The new official figures validate that basic timeline for the retirement fund while adding a new marker in 2034 for the combined system, turning what had been a think-tank scenario into the government’s own baseline.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 9 June 2026
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ABC News, 9 June 2026
Instead of kittenfishing, aim to craft a profile that tells a story, something that goes deeper than the superficial markers so many hide behind.
—Charles Trepany, USA Today, 9 June 2026
Interstate 470 between mile markers 0 and 12.
—Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 9 June 2026
The new official figures validate that basic timeline for the retirement fund while adding a new marker in 2034 for the combined system, turning what had been a think-tank scenario into the government’s own baseline.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 9 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for marker
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Among the early arrivals was Lady Natasha Rufus Isaacs, co-founder of Beulah London, a label loved by Harriet and the Princess of Wales, and her husband, Rupert Finch, who was linked to Kate Middleton in her pre-royal days.—
Stephanie Bridger-Linning,
Vanity Fair,
6 June 2026
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The new money is chasing a job that did not exist three years ago, and only part of what carries the AI label is the genuinely new part.—
Dara-Abasi Ita,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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For families While this is not a property that leads as family friendly, there are some key features of Equinox Hotel that make the property a nice option for families.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 June 2026
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In 1919, the Scotts Bluff National Monument was established by presidential proclamation, preserving more than 3,000 acres of land deemed important for both its geological features and human history.—
USA TODAY Network,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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Next, a key characteristic of suburbs is that residents travel to the central city for work.—
Gretchen Kalwinski,
Chicago Tribune,
12 June 2026
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Louise Cottar believes this cultural connection is one of the defining characteristics of the camp.—
Sarah Kingdom,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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That’s where master wood crafter Jon Hartman comes in, creating heirloom-quality furnishing and gifts by upcycling the single-use barrels through his Whiskey Woodcraft program, located in the distillery’s former cooperage.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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How to analyze a poetics of irreverence and improvisation—of life experienced in a perpetual present—without stifling precisely these qualities?—
Joe Dunthorne,
The New York Review of Books,
6 June 2026
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The order from Phelan, who later abruptly departed his post in April, said the board should consider an officer's performance, competence and character, among other traits, as part of those qualifications.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 June 2026
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After several records of muted ideas, Death Cab for Cutie sound emboldened again while recalling the songwriting traits that once set them apart in a sea of indie-rock bands who’ve since petered out.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
6 June 2026
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If those two attributes come attached to a 6-foot-6 frame, even better.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
9 June 2026
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These attributes have come together to shape a personal injury lawyer who is deeply connected to and invested in his clients and their families.—
K.H. Koehler,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
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And although issues of attribution have now largely been settled, there is still an issue with overshadowing.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 June 2026
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Transparency mechanisms such as feature attribution logging and traceable alert rationales are becoming standard components in pharmacy AI platforms.—
Ethan Stone
June 3,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 June 2026
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Francis Ford Coppola's career high mark gave audiences the American crime saga of the Corleone mafia family toward the end of the '50s, with Part II looking back on the criminal clan after Vito Corleone (Robert De Niro) moves to the States from Sicily.—
Eric Farwell,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 June 2026
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After dropping by around a full percentage point from January 2025 to January 2026 and after briefly hovering below the 6% mark as late as mid-April, rates here have dramatically reversed course.—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
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“Marker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/marker. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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