markers

noun

plural of marker
1
as in labels
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 characteristics
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 markers Turmeric and Black Pepper Turmeric’s active ingredient, curcumin, is an antioxidant that may lower inflammatory markers like C-reactive protein and interleukin-6. — Sarah Anzlovar, Verywell Health, 4 Aug. 2026 Art supplies typically come in bulk — like a pack of markers or a ream of construction paper — and outlast the kids' project or at-home craft they're intended for. — ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026 Accumulation Is Not Compounding Accumulation has visible markers that look like progress. — Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026 Interstate 435 between mile markers 31 and 32, and between mile markers 41 and 45. — Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 31 July 2026 That changed in 2014, when India’s Supreme Court recognized transgender people and affirmed their right to determine their own legal gender markers – no government or medical sign-off required. — Aakash Hassan, Christian Science Monitor, 31 July 2026 In a Phase 3 study that enrolled over 6,300 people with heart disease, kidney disease, and inflammation, the drug, ziltivekimab, did lower markers of inflammation, Novo said. — Elaine Chen, STAT, 31 July 2026 As a result, populated communities may have more markers because more people submit camera locations. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 30 July 2026 Other markers of metabolic health include blood sugar and triglyceride levels. — Elise M. Brett, EverydayHealth.com, 29 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for markers
  1. labels
  2. characteristics
  3. features
  4. qualities
  5. traits
  6. attributes
  7. attributions
  8. criteria
Noun
  • New lighting and wall labels, redesigned layouts, and the introduction of new services are all aimed at enhancing the visitor experience, while the Uffizi will protect its treasures through improved conservation and security schemes.
    — News Desk, Artforum, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Ganni’s success also fueled growing interest in Copenhagen’s fashion scene, helping pave the way for fellow Danish labels like Saks Potts, Stine Goya, Rotate, and Baum und Pferdgarten to cultivate devoted international followings.
    — Kelsey Stewart, InStyle, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of labels
Noun
  • The researchers demonstrated the concept using signals whose characteristics changed over time, including handwriting and object movement at different speeds.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 8 Aug. 2026
  • These characteristics reduce risk and increase confidence that the business will continue performing after the ownership changes hands.
    — Melissa Houston, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of characteristics
Noun
  • Many of the original features have been preserved, including two magnificent fireplaces with bread ovens.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Regardless, work will continue on the underground security features of the ballroom project while construction of the main building is battled over in court.
    — Nathan Lee, ABC News, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of features
Noun
  • But these technical qualities only throw into relief the plastic, uncanny-valley feel of the characters whizzing about this latter-day Skull Island.
    — Caspar Salmon, Variety, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Those qualities don’t usually make it into rom-coms like this one, about the relationship between Monica Barbaro’s commercial-jingle singer Allie and Callum Turner’s pizza-shop owner Owen.
    — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of qualities
Noun
  • The truth is my friend has some very unsavory traits that make people want to tell him no.
    — R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Each zodiac sign is linked to a birthstone that is believed to amplify certain personality traits or energies.
    — Kelsey Stiegman, InStyle, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of traits
Noun
  • Reese and Styles were this draft’s best athletes, and there were other safeties in this class with better physical attributes, but Downs was the best pure football player in the class.
    — Nick Baumgardner, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Anderson said the discussion isn’t an attack on e-bikes, which have positive attributes.
    — Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of attributes
Noun
  • The work has bounced between several attributions over the years before scholar Giuseppe Porzio identified it as a painting by Glielmo, giving bidders a fresh reason to take notice.
    — Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 3 June 2026
  • Political discussions on social media are often dominated by competing attributions of more and more insidious motives to people on the other side.
    — Mark Schroeder, The Conversation, 20 Feb. 2026
Definition of attributions
Noun
  • There are no minimum credit score requirements for VA, USDA and conventional mortgage loans that meet certain criteria.
    — Deane Biermeier, USA Today, 8 Aug. 2026
  • The league could create some sort of criteria out of thin air — most of these trans arguments are created out of thin air, so this would be easy — and wiggle their way out of the mess that way.
    — Zach Dean OutKick, FOXNews.com, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of criteria

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