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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Basic Maneuvers, which follows last year’s Breathe… Godspeed EP, arrives May 29 via the label’s house bag series.—
Jazz Monroe,
Pitchfork,
8 May 2025
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But one of its most underrated features is its ability to be used as a second monitor.—
Brenda Stolyar,
Wired News,
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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Essential traits of a successful partnership include trust, open communication and aligned objectives.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
5 May 2025
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Evergreen shrubs provide year-round privacy, while deciduous shrubs add ornamental traits such as flowers and fall foliage.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
3 May 2025
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Consider the following attributes – or lack thereof.—
Ian Nicholas Quillen,
Forbes.com,
3 May 2025
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In a number of reviews published Thursday, critics agreed that the film’s cinematography — led by Hutchins and her eventual replacement, Bianca Cline — was its best attribute.—
Joseph Wilkinson,
New York Daily News,
1 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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That the Reds have been able to hover around the .500 mark and still be just 3 1/2 games back of the NL Central crown with so many injuries at various points is rather remarkable.—
Tim Britton,
New York Times,
13 May 2025
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The flooding of new apartment inventory in the Texas capital continues to bring rent prices down in the city, making renting in Austin a much-more affordable option than homeownership, especially considering that mortgage rates are still hovering around the 7 percent mark.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 May 2025
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“Marker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/marker. Accessed 18 May. 2025.
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