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 At least 100 evidence markers were seen around the park outside the Metro Center. — Marissa Sulek, CBS News, 8 Sep. 2026 This includes Interstate 49 between mile markers 160 and 174. — Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 7 Sep. 2026 Researchers will also record markers of participants’ quality of life, including sleep, mental health, pain and functionality. — Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2026 The vaccines are designed to help the immune system recognize tumor-specific markers and attack cancer cells while sparing healthy tissue. — Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 6 Sep. 2026 This includes Interstate 95 in North Carolina between mile markers 6 and 38. — Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 6 Sep. 2026 One of the best actors working today, Coon essentially plays two different sides of Rita with astonishing range across these chronologies, portraying the past and the present of her character through distinctive markers. — Tomris Laffly, Variety, 5 Sep. 2026 The bottom line, however, is that psychiatry and psychology should not compete over markers. — Torie Bosch, STAT, 5 Sep. 2026 It’s supposed to be scrubbed of personally identifiable markers, but how deep will that go? — Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 31 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for markers
  1. labels
  2. characteristics
  3. features
  4. qualities
  5. traits
  6. attributes
  7. attributions
  8. criteria
Noun
  • Asked what labels are hot these days among athletes, Hampton cites Louis Vuitton, Prada, Bottega Veneta, Miu Miu, Saint Laurent and Loewe.
    — Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2026
  • However, there is considerably more room today for contemporary luxury, independent labels, and direct-to-consumer brands to establish credibility in handbags.
    — Miles Socha, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of labels
Noun
  • Historically, the Grand Sport has borrowed its design characteristics from the range-topping Z06, and that’s no different this time around.
    — Jerry Perez, The Drive, 3 Sep. 2026
  • This potentially allows the same aircraft platform to undertake different types of strike missions while carrying weapons configured for different target characteristics.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of characteristics
Noun
  • Flock recently changed some of its features to prevent abuse.
    — Meg Anderson, NPR, 5 Sep. 2026
  • Conventional PCSELs generally depend on repeating patterns, and changing the shape or spacing of those features can make fabrication difficult.
    — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of features
Noun
  • But things did not click regularly enough as a team, hence the summer-long search for a new No 10-type playmaker who could provide the necessary creativity and consistency to supplement Windass’ qualities.
    — Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Nigerian pastor William Kumuyi, whose Global Crusades have taken his ministry to countries across several continents, sees those qualities as a wider feature of African Christianity.
    — Nimi Princewill, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of qualities
Noun
  • His ability to square the ball up and not chase out of the strike zone are probably his best traits.
    — Jim Bowden, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
  • The offense showed a lot of good traits in a small sample size, but still has strides to make as the Tigers open up the playbook.
    — PJ Green September 4, Kansas City Star, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of traits
Noun
  • And Cullen is the reason Optimus Prime retained the attributes fans love so much about that character.
    — Mike Ryan, IndieWire, 27 Aug. 2026
  • To the surprise of probably no one, these attributes carry over beautifully into the work of country songwriting.
    — Jayson Greene, Pitchfork, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of attributes
Noun
  • In two cases, the publishers added specific attributions, as had been required of Miller’s book.
    — Jessica Meszaros, Miami Herald, 21 Aug. 2026
  • 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
Definition of attributions
Noun
  • The order gives Interior Secretary Doug Burgum 90 days to determine whether the wolves have met federal recovery criteria for delisting or downlisting under the Endangered Species Act.
    — Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2026
  • Loving dogs, and wanting to help people in need, are two of the biggest criteria for raisers to become a perfect match with Canine Companions.
    — Patricia Babcock McGraw OutKick, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of criteria

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“Markers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/markers. Accessed 9 Sep. 2026.

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